Geometries | The ‘Eggs’ in Brooklyn
Summary: New York Times published this article on May 7, 2008, and the EveryBlock system found it to be geographically relevant to Newtown Creek in New York. Below, you can read the article excerpt that mentions the given location and follow the link to read the full article.
News article details
The “eggs,” or digesters, at the Newtown Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant in Brooklyn are going into operation. Each tank is 140 high and 80 feet wide. The eight steel eggs weigh about two million pounds apiece when empty, and it has been calculated that one may weigh up to 32 million pounds when it is processing waste. Two began running late last week; the remainder are expected to be at work by year’s end. Read the full article…
| Location | Newtown Creek |
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| Publication date | May 7, 2008 |
| Source | New York Times |
Added to EveryBlock on May 7, 2008.