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Flooding from Hurricane Harvey causes a host of public health concerns

  • Written by Neil S. Grigg, Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Colorado State University
imageAs many people have had to wade through floodwaters, they need to be aware of the risk of infection and disease from contaminated waters. AP Photo/David J. Phillip

The historic rainfall dumped by Hurricane Harvey has already led to deaths by drownings and the destruction of many homes.

Houston’s drinking water system is being stressed by overfl...

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