<body><div><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=3fPQCJ_1CAF3BV400" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=3fPQCJ_1CAF3BV400" width="900" height="506" ></figure>WHEELING, W.Va. (WTRF) – After seeing several complaints on social media about sewage backups along Duquesne Avenue in Wheeling, 7News started asking questions about what was being done.Residents who spoke with us off camera say some homes along the street have been experiencing sewage backups during heavy rain, while others nearby do not have any issues.Monday, crews with the City of Wheeling’s Water Pollution Control Division were on scene cleaning out sections of the sewer system.Officials with the department tell 7 news that debris was found inside the line and was removed during the maintenance work this afternoon.The collection division supervisor was also on scene Monday and says situations like this can occur when large amounts of rainwater enter the sewer system quickly, creating additional pressure on the lines.As of Monday, officials say the affected lines have been cleaned out.</div></body>

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WHEELING, W.Va. (WTRF) – After seeing several complaints on social media about sewage backups along Duquesne Avenue in Wheeling, 7News started asking questions about what was being done. Residents who spoke with us off camera say some homes along the street have been experiencing sewage backups during heavy rain,...

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