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10 years of trash pollutes Raleigh drinking water

An estimated 10 years worth of trash was recently discovered along the banks of Falls Lake, which provides drinking water for the City of Raleigh. The enormous cache of litter and garbage was previously unknown to officials; however, it was recently discovered by a runner.
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An estimated 10 years worth of trash was recently discovered along the banks of Falls Lake, which provides drinking water for the City of Raleigh. The enormous cache of litter and garbage was previously unknown to officials; however, it was recently discovered by a runner.

Reporter : Sarah Krueger
Photographer : Pete James
Web Editor : Jodi Leese Glusco
Posted 2019-12-13T18:17:55-0500 - Updated 2019-12-13T18:17:55-0500