How septic tanks may imperil this Florida ecosystem

Name: How septic tanks may imperil this Florida ecosystem
Uploaded: 2016-08-06T17:25:42Z
Duration: P580S
Description: In Florida, one of the nation’s largest waterways is in danger as septic tanks are disrupting the fragile ecosystem of the state’s Indian River Lagoon. NewsHour Weekend special correspondent Lisa Desai has the story, which was supported by the Florida Center for Investigative Reporting, The Investigative Fund at The Nation Institute and the Economic Hardship Reporting Project.

Clip: 08/06/2016 | 9m 40s

In Florida, one of the nation’s largest waterways is in danger as septic tanks are disrupting the fragile ecosystem of the state’s Indian River Lagoon. NewsHour Weekend special correspondent Lisa Desai has the story, which was supported by the Florida Center for Investigative Reporting, The Investigative Fund at The Nation Institute and the Economic Hardship Reporting Project.

Aired: 08/06/16

Rating: NR

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