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Untreated sewage contaminates San Juan River amid flood threat

Original: Untreated sewage contaminates # SanJuanRiver as # floodwaters threaten public health by Donovan Quintero | Oct 24, 2026

Untreated sewage has entered the flooded San Juan River, according to Navajo Nation officials, who warned on Saturday that the contamination could persist long after floodwaters recede. The warning covers the Shiprock area and raises public health concerns for residents along the river, with officials urging caution as flooding continues across the region.

Why now: Flooding combined with sewage contamination poses an immediate public health risk to Navajo Nation communities.

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