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Drug-Resistant Bacteria Found in Homes From Sewage Overflow
June 06, 2026
WASHINGTON, June 6 -- The American Society for Microbiology issued the following news release:

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Drug-Resistant Bacteria Found in Homes From Sewage Overflow

Key Points:

* Sewage overflows occur when untreated sewage enters homes or the environment through broken or clogged pipes, or when the sewage system is overwhelmed.

* A new study shows that these overflows in homes can expose people to antibiotic-resistant or even multidru . . .

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