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About The Wild Solution to New York's Sewer System Problem | NYC Revealed

Underneath the ground of New York's fabled streets exists a vast network of pipes that make up the city's sewer system. New Yorkers create, on average, 1.3 billion gallons of wastewater per day that makes its way through these 7,500 miles of pipes. Documentary Central is the home for compelling documentaries tackling subjects like history, climate change, wildlife, conspiracy and more.

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Title
The Wild Solution to New York's Sewer System Problem | NYC Revealed
Category
Society
Runtime
24 minutes
Language
English

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