Chicago reversed its river in 1900; 126 years later, it still runs backwards
To combat outbreaks of disease linked to polluted drinking water, Chicago undertook an extraordinary engineering project to reverse its river's flow. This initiative, aimed at diverting sewage from Lake Michigan, successfully bolstered public health over the…
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Times of IndiaChicago reversed its river in 1900; 126 years later, it still runs backwardsTimes of IndiaChicago reversed its river in 1900; 126 years later, it still runs backwards8 recorded states
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