Storms. People who live on the avenue in San Francisco say theyve been dealing with this problem for decades. Reporter for many years, residents have had to endure heavy flooding and sewer back ups every time it rains. Now, abc7 news learned the epa, the Environmental Protection agency has contacted the neighbors and told them theyve begun an investigation. This is raw sewage rushing into hems, basements, garages and contents, soaked. Walls, and floors, damaged. How many waste, bacteria, toxins and disease. Sandbags are a constant part of the landscape here. A blue collar working class neighborhood. Blaine bachelor lives here. Its similar to whats happening in flint, michigan. They have lead in water there. We have raw sewage in our homes, here. Reporter since donna moved here, shes had respiratory problems. Coughing constantly. Just being inside of my home. My home. Reporter old timers say its been happening for decades. This video shows with light rainfall, sewers back up. People her
Reporter since donna moved here, shes had respiratory problems. Coughing constantly. Just being inside of my home. My home. Reporter old timers say its been happening for decades. This video shows with light rainfall, sewers back up. People here are frustrated and angry. Theyve filed a lawsuit against the city. San Francisco Puc says the sewage system here is old, and the area, historically, has been vulnerable to floods. They say theyre looking plans. The city has given up lip service. Oh, well look into it. Now, the federal Environmental Protection agency launched an investigation. The epa wrote to neighbors, its shares your concern and were working with the San Francisco bay Regional Water Quality Control board to evaluate concerns you have raised. The agency said in a statement to abc7 news, in part, epa will seek Additional Information from the Public Utilities commission in the next few weeks. Were expecting a storm tomorrow. We caught rain drops falling today in alamo square. Sp
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