Durham sewer main overflows
Published: Fri, Feb. 09, 2007 12:15PM
Modified Fri, Feb. 09, 2007 12:20PM
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closeDURHAM — A sewer main overflowed this morning, spilling 10,000 gallons of sewage, some into a creek.
The overflow happened in south Durham, near the intersection of Interstate 40 and the Durham Freeway. The overflow was discovered about 11 a.m. today, according to a news release from the city of Durham. A broken manhole lid caused a blockage, which forced the overflow at a sewer main west of T.W. Alexander Drive and Maughan Drive, according to the news release.
The sewage went into Northeast Creek. The spill was contained, according to the news release. The area is being cleaned and disinfected. The city’s news release said there were no immediately visible adverse environmental effects and no danger to people or property. The state Department of Environmental and Natural Resources has been notified, according to the release.
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