Airports, sewage treatment plants, flood control systems and other facilities could be overrun by heavy rains or flooding from storm surge, as Irma’s winds amass ocean water and push it ashore. But others, including water and sewage treatment plants, were poorly rated. Waterworks and sewage treatment plants can be especially vulnerable to freshwater flooding or storm surge, as they are often sited on or close to rivers or the ocean. Mr. Javed said most of Florida’s water comes from wells, so flooding should not be a concern. Sewage treatment plants are another story, however.

Source: New York Times September 09, 2017 23:03 UTC