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Los Angeles Times
Super El Niño risks overload at LA sewage plant
The Hyperion Water Reclamation Plant in Los Angeles, which handles about 95% of the city's sewage, faces increased risk during heavy storms, especially with the forecasted "super" El Niño. The aging facility, built in 1950 and reliant on infrastructure that is increasingly outdated, suffered a major spill in 2021 due to equipment failure and human error. Los Angeles officials are preparing for potential overloads by maintaining equipment and increasing staff, but the city is also considering raising fees on other municipalities that use the plant to fund critical repairs and upgrades.
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