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Riverkeeper: Sewage Reporting Law Serves Public Health and Planning

As of May 1st the Sewage Pollution Right to Know (SPRTK) Law, which Riverkeeper was instrumental in getting passed last year, is now in effect across New York State. This law requires public notification when raw and unpermitted partially-treated sewage is discharged into our waterways. Learn More

DEC news release beats rules on sewage spill alerts

Riverkeeper: 24 Percent Chance Of Sewage In Hudson River

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Odds rise for sewage in Hudson

USA: Riverkeeper Releases Report on Contamination in Hudson River Estuary

Hudson River contamination levels vary, Riverkeeper report says

Fouled Hudson hits home

New Riverkeeper report slams Hudson sewage contamination

Riverkeeper Report Tells of Variable Sewage Contamination Levels in Hudson

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Calls on New York State to Increase Enforcement and Update Recreational Water Quality Standards Learn More