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."
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