HOUSTON – 2 Investigates found Houston is grappling with a widespread problem of raw sewage flowing freely with every flush, creating a public health and environmental crisis in many neighborhoods.

“We’re talking about poop,” said Kristen Schlemmer, Senior Legal Director from Bayou City Waterkeepers , a nonprofit focused on clean water. “Sometimes treatment and collection don’t happen like it’s supposed to, and poop ends up in our bayous, but not just our bayous. We’ve seen it in elementary school playgrounds, parks, and even people’s homes.”

The presence of human feces in Houston’s waterways is a serious concern because it carries viruses, bacteria, and microorganisms that can make people sick. Many of Houston’s bayous are unsafe for swimming due to contamination from sewage spills

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