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Feliza Camacho was a newlywed in 1972 when she noticed the reservoir turning murky and smelly.
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Feliza Camacho, a newlywed in 1972, observed the Endhó reservoir becoming murky and smelly.
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News Article
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{
    "date": "1972",
    "event": "reservoir turning murky and smelly",
    "person": "Feliza Camacho"
}
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Historical Personal Account Environmental Change
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October 3, 2026 at 3:07 AM (1 week ago)
Last Updated
October 3, 2026 at 3:07 AM (1 week ago)

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Locals Call It the World’s Largest Cesspool, and Blame It for Surging Cancer
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https://nytimes.com/2026/09/17/world/americas/mexico-city-endho-dam.html

For decades, Mexican authorities have diverted Mexico City's waste into the Endhó Dam, transforming it into what locals call the world's largest cesspool. This environmental sacrifice zone is now linked to surging cancer rates and other health crises in surrounding communities.

Environmental Pollution Public Health Cancer Mexico Wastewater Management Environmental Justice Water Contamination

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