The Pipe to the River

Sometimes environmental pollution doesn't begin with an explosion or a dramatic disaster. Sometimes, it starts quietly—with a pipe, wastewater, and a hidden route toward a river.

In New Hampshire, investigators uncovered a wastewater discharge that had allegedly been operating for years. But how did they discover where the water was coming from, and how did they prove where it was going?

A hidden pipe, an unusual smell, acidic wastewater, and one revealing test would eventually connect the facility to the river.

Listen to the full episode and stay until the end to hear how investigators followed the trail of the wastewater and how the case ultimately reached federal court.

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