Giant "Bladder" Being Installed Underground in Dumbo
Summary: Brownstoner published this article on May 15, 2008, and the EveryBlock system found it to be geographically relevant to Brooklyn Navy Yard in New York. Below, you can read the article excerpt that mentions the given location and follow the link to read the full article.
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The balloon, with the capacity to hold 2 million gallons, would inflate during heavy rains to prevent sewage overflows into the East River. When the sewage pipe is no longer above capacity, the balloon would deflate and send the nasty oil and poop cocktail along to the Red Hook Wastewater Treatment Plant, which is actually at the Brooklyn Navy Yard. Read the full article…
| Location | Brooklyn Navy Yard |
|---|---|
| Publication date | May 15, 2008 |
| Source | Brownstoner |
Added to EveryBlock on May 15, 2008.