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flag Heavy rain overwhelmed Flint’s wastewater facility, causing a 32-hour sewage discharge into the Flint River on March 7, 2026.

flag On March 7, 2026, heavy rainfall caused the Flint Water Pollution Control Facility to exceed its treatment capacity, leading to a 32-hour discharge of stormwater mixed with partially treated sewage into the Flint River. flag The release, which began at 8:20 a.m. and ended Sunday evening, included disinfected wastewater from the facility’s retention basin. flag The Genesee County Health Department issued a no-contact advisory downstream of the Mill Road Bridge due to elevated bacterial levels from runoff and sediment disturbance. flag The city notified state and local authorities as required, and water samples are being tested, with results to be posted on the State of Michigan website. flag The incident highlights ongoing infrastructure challenges at the facility, especially during spring rains.

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