Construction mishap releases thousands of gallons of sewage into Washington’s Lake Whatcom
(UI) — A construction incident on Sept. 11 led to a sewage leak into Lake Whatcom, with estimates ranging between 25,000 and 50,000 gallons of raw sewage spilling into the water, according to KIRO 7 News.
The spill occurred when a contractor, working on the Electric Avenue bridge repairs, accidentally damaged a buried sewer pipe while driving piles into the lake. Incorrect information about the pipeline’s exact location contributed to the mishap, according to KIRO 7 News.
City officials quickly responded to the rupture, shutting off the damaged line and redirecting sewage flow through a nearby system to restore service to affected areas.
As a safety measure, Bloedel Donovan Park’s beach has been closed to the public while water quality tests are underway.
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