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MUHC finds source of sewage back-ups

Entrance elevators for the Montreal Children's Hospital. MUHC

MONTREAL – The MUHC and the consortium in charge of the hospital said they’ve found the source of sewage back-ups and floods that have plagued the Children’s Hospital since it opened.

The group explained the slopes of two main drainage pipes will have to be modified – one in the birthing centre and the other in the breast clinic.

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READ MORE: Sewage problems persist at Montreal Children’s Hospital

The hospital is also launching an awareness campaign to help eliminate the disposal of inappropriate material in the toilets.

Raw sewage has been flowing out of the sewers into the hospital in several clinics as well as patient rooms.

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