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Is the Charles river in Boston dyed green for St Patrick's day?
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What river was Boston built on?
The Charles River flows into the Boston Harbor.
What is the famous river that flows through Boston Massachusetts?
The Charles River
Was Boston on a river?
The Charles River separates Boston from Cambridge.
Is the Charles river dyed green to celebrate Saint Patricks Day?
YesYes and No. The Charles River flows through the city of Boston. I heard this story... Unfortunately, the original city planners designed the storm drains and the sewer system of Boston as one in the same. They combined the systems into one piping system. Consequently, the sewage treatment plants must process the city sewage AND the the rain water that enters all the city storm drains. At times of unusually heavy rainfall, the sewage treatment plants cannot handle the massive volume of rain water mixed with sewage, and the untreated overflow is forced into the Charles River. As a result the excessive growth of bacteria feeding off the untreated sewage causes the river water to turn green. So, if this accidental and unfortunate incident occurs on St. Patrick's Day, I guess we might say that we have colored the Charles River the color of green in celebration of St. Patrick's Day. I understand that ALL other cities in America designed the sewage system separate from the storm drain system. Boston is the only city with this problem.
What river flows into Boston bay?
The Charles River
What is the river that splits Boston and Cambridge?
The Charles River
Why is the book called Mystic River?
Mystic River is a river in North Boston. (Charles is a river in South Boston). Mystic River was set in North Boston.
What river is dyed green for st patricks day?
The Chicago River is dyed green every year for St. Patrick's Day.
What river did revere have to cross to get to Boston from Charlestown?
Charles river
Which of these settlements was built on the Charles river?
boston
What settlement was built on the Charles river?
Boston
The Revolution began in and around the city of Boston Massachusetts What river empties into the ocean where Boston is located?
Boston is located on Boston Harbor, which flows out to the Atlantic Ocean. Both the Charles River and the Mystic River converge and empty into the beginning of Boston Harbor, right at the northeast tip of Boston. The Charles River comes from the west, and the Mystic River comes from the north.
