773 sewage spills reported in 2007
Los Angeles County recorded 773 sewage spills last year, including 82 of more than 1,000 gallons, according to a county report made public Wednesday.
The annual totals are the first since a scathing county audit more than a year ago faulted city, county and state agencies for failing to adequately report raw sewage spills. In 2006, only 26 spills were reported.
The latest totals were included in a report by the county’s auditor-controller, who credited waste management agencies for improving their communication about spills with the county’s Department of Public Health.
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-- Jack Leonard
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