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‘Wastewater Olympics’ held in East Rockaway ahead of Earth Day

By News 12 Staff,

2024-04-16

Earth Day is right around the corner! With that in mind, there was a unique competition today in Nassau County ahead of it.

Veolia Water Long Island hosted the event, with water industry professionals from throughout the Northeast competing against each other in timed contests that range from mock sewer main repairs to water purity testing.

News 12’s Jenn Seelig was in East Rockaway with a look at the “Wastewater Olympics.”

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