Sewage overflows in Fort Lauderdale after systems struggle to recover from weeks of flooding

Raw sewage oozed out of manholes across Fort Lauderdale neighborhoods on Friday as the citywide sewer system attempts to recover from weeks of flooding. Recent king tides and the past week s record rainfall have overwhelmed the sewers of Fort Lauderdale, creating a sanitary issue for residents and at least one business. Flow is over to the stormwater drains, and that of course goes into the canals, said resident Paul. And now I see that the city s posted warning signs. Multiple warnings of sewage spills were put up at waterways from the landings in Coral Ridge to south off Los Olas. Tanker trucks could be seen hauling sewage between neighborhoods throughout the day due to faulty pump stations. It was percolating like a bubbler in a school, said a resident. The situation even forced a restaurant, Anthony s Clam House, to close their dining room. It s just difficult, said Hector Cordova of Anthony s Clam House. We re just trying to hold on tight. It s not sa