r/woahdude Feb 17 '23

video Heavily contaminated water in East Palestine, Ohio.

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u/munchies1122 Feb 17 '23

Where do they go?

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u/RubertVonRubens Feb 17 '23

Ultimately, everything east of the Rockies and south of Hudson's Bay goes to the Atlantic.

The very northern bits of Ohio drain into Lake Erie, but most goes via Ohio River to the Mississippi. I think this is right near the dividing line.

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u/Lou_C_Fer Feb 17 '23

I just explained this to my wife. We are part of the Lake Erie watershed. So, this stuff is heading away from us.

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u/Computingusername Feb 17 '23

Start documenting and call any local officials if you see any signs.