How Spain's torrential rainstorms put sewage into its rivers and seas

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What happened

After heavy rain, Spanish cities often awaken to refreshed air and clean streets, while the rainwater itself vanishes into storm drains along with everything it swept away.

Underground, however, a very different story unfolds.

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  • Reported by Phys.org and published Thu, 08 Oct 2026 00:20:01 UTC.

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