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News Release 07-049
Urban Sediments After Hurricanes Katrina, Rita Contained High Levels of Contaminants
Scientists recommend further studies to evaluate human health effects
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![Sediment from floodwaters of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita contain high levels of contamination.](/news/mmg/media/images/hurrflood_f1.jpg)
Scientists have found that sediment from floodwaters after hurricanes contain high levels of microbial contamination.
Credit: Liz Roll