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Cincinnati’s sewers are in crisis after torrential rain overwhelmed the system, triggering over 1,000 backup reports across neighborhoods like Oakley and Madisonville. The Duck Creek floodgate failed to close properly, worsening flooding and exposing the limits of the city’s aging combined sewer infrastructure. Officials warn that fixes require complex, long-term planning to avoid shifting overflow problems to local waterways. Residents are urged to clean up, document damage, and call MSD’s 24/7 hotline at 513-352-4900.

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