VALDOSTA —
At 4:15 p.m. on June 26, 2012, the Utilities Department received a report of a minor sewer overflow at the Cherry Creek pump station #3. The maintenance crew responded immediately and found that the pump station was not operating. The station was immediately restarted, which stopped the overflow. Once the overflow was stopped, the station was evaluated for potential problems, and none were found. The failure was determined to be most likely caused by a brief power outage causing alarm systems in place to not function.
The city estimates that no more than 1,500 gallons and probably much less of wastewater possibly entered waters of the state at Ridge Road. The receiving water is a private pond owned by Cherry Creek North Homeowners Association.
The Utilities department has placed signage at the spill site and is cleaning the area to remove any debris. A bleach solution is being applied to the area for disinfection.
There is a slight possibility of some increased levels of bacteria associated with the spill, as bacteria levels historically increase in all water bodies after heavy rains due to storm water runoff, animal feces, etc. As a precaution, the public should avoid contact with the pond water in the vicinity of the spill location for the next few days.
Please direct any questions concerning this spill to Environmental Manager John Waite at (229) 259-3592 or jwaite@valdostacity.com.
Top News
Minor wastewater spill at Cherry Creek
-
-
Rare Superman comic found in house insulation
It’s considered the Holy Grail of comic books: Action Comics No. 1 from 1938, featuring the debut of Superman. David Gonzales found one mixed in with old newspapers insulating the ceiling of a house he was renovating in a small town in Minnesota.
-
Toronto mayor denies he smokes crack cocaine
Toronto Mayor Rob Ford denied Friday that he smokes crack cocaine and said he is not an addict after a video purported to show him using the drug. The mayor of Canada’s largest city did not say whether he has ever used crack.
-
16 hurt in shuttle bus crash near Atlanta airport
Sixteen people were taken to the hospital Friday, at least two in serious condition, after they were hurt in a crash between a hotel shuttle bus and a tractor-trailer near Atlanta’s airport, officials said.
-
Trucker bumps I-5 bridge, sees horror behind him
The trucker was hauling a load of drilling equipment when his load bumped against the steel framework over an Interstate 5 bridge. He looked in his rearview mirror and watched in horror as the span collapsed into the water behind him. Two vehicles fell into the icy Skagit River.
-
Judge: Ariz. sheriff’s office profiles Latinos
A federal judge ruled Friday that the office of America’s self-proclaimed toughest sheriff systematically singled out Latinos in its trademark immigration patrols, marking the first finding by a court that the agency racially profiles people.
-
Today in History for Saturday, May 25, 2013
Today is Saturday, May 25, the 145th day of 2013. There are 220 days left in the year.
-
VHS graduation to be broadcast online
Valdosta City Schools along with Valdosta High School will celebrate the academic careers of our students on Friday, May 24, at its annual Commencement Ceremony beginning at 7:00 pm at Valdosta State University's Physical Education Complex.
-
VDT Weekend Update
News Reporter Caitlin Barker speaks to Bernard Bulemu and Eric Mathis, representatives from the South Georgia Regional Library about their summer programs for kids, teens and adults during the month of June, as well as lists fun summer camps taking place in the Valdosta area.
-
Man shot by FBI had ties to Boston bombing suspect
A Chechen immigrant shot to death in Florida after an altercation with an FBI agent implicated himself in a triple slaying that officials believe may have been connected to Boston Marathon bombing suspect Tamerlan Tsarnaev, authorities said.
-
WHO: Scientific red tape mars efforts vs. virus
International efforts to combat a new pneumonia-like virus that has now killed 22 people are being slowed by unclear rules and competition for the potentially profitable rights to disease samples, the head of the World Health Organization warned Thursday.
- More Top News Headlines
-
