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Milwaukee beaches close due to sewer overflow from weekend rain

Aug 5, 2026 | Daily News

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources announced that Milwaukee’s beaches are closed due to poor water quality and a “sewage spill” from the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District. Read the full story by WISN-TV – Milwaukee, WI.


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