Giant hole could lead to sewage backup during storms, St. Louis sewer officials warn ^32.2%

STLPR - By Rob Edwards - 6/17/2026, 7:49 PM

Indoctrination 40.4% - Negativity Bias 32.4% - Loss Aversion 25.5%

The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District issued a precautionary advisory Wednesday warning of possible sewage backups in downtown St. Louis basements. MSD officials said last week’s water main break and street collapse under Interstate 44 may increase the risk of basement flooding when it rains. The National Weather Service said heavy... more