Mechanical error leads to sewer overflow in Amarillo, Texas
(UI) — The city of Amarillo has effectively confined a sanitary sewage overflow that happened as a result of a technical breakdown, according to KFDA NewsChannel 10. An overflow from a manhole was caused by the event, which happened at a lift station close to Southeast 58th Avenue and South Osage Street.
According to the local authorities, this event resulted in the leakage of some 850,000 gallons of untreated wastewater. But as soon as action was taken, the problem was fixed, and the damaged area was completely cleaned by 9 a.m. today, KFDA NewsChannel 10 reported.
The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality has been made aware of the problem and is collaborating closely with the city to manage and mitigate the effects of the overflow in order to reduce any potential environmental damage. The collaboration aims to ensure the protection of the environment and public health.
"The Wellington Underground Asset Map will play a central role in making sure the variety of projects remain on track — reducing the impact on Wellingtonians and helping the city continue to function as we focus on making the city a great place to live, work, and play," she told RNZ.
Procter further emphasized the collaborative nature of the project, telling RNZ, "This is a highly complex project that will require active participation from across the sector. While we have the regulatory powers to make it happen, we will work collaboratively with the sector to bring about change."
Related News
From Archive
- Intrepid Fiber breaks ground on fiber optic network in Superior, Colo.
- Excavator collides with I-95 overpass in Henrico, Va., causing multi-vehicle crash
- Shrewsbury, Mass., expands sewer inspections and cleaning efforts
- Construction worker killed in trench collapse near Prosperity, S.C.
- Two workers rescued after hours trapped in Mich. trench collapse
- Texas contractor penalized by OSHA for repeated trench safety violations
- Final construction phase kicks off for Indianapolis deep rock tunnel
- WES tunnel boring machine retrieved from Oregon river after seven-month project
- Illinois overhauls Peoples Gas pipeline program, mandates focus on high-risk pipes
- Ameren Illinois to invest $140 million in natural gas pipeline replacement program
Comments