Engineering crews respond to untreated wastewater discharge
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Blockage located, removed within 45 minutes
The City of Madison had a discharge of untreated wastewater from a sanitary access structure located in the public right-of-way in the 2300 block of University Avenue. The discharge was reported on Thursday, January 15, at approximately 8:45 a.m. Within 45 minutes, City Engineering crews had located and removed the blockage to prevent further discharge.
Prior to the City crew's arrival on-site, untreated wastewater entered the storm water system. The responding crew cleaned the affected storm sewer removing all wastewater prior to any discharge to surface waters.
This notice is provided in compliance with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Administrative Code and the City of Madison's Capacity, Maintenance, Operations & Management (CMOM) Program. For more information, contact Mike Dailey, Assistant City Engineer, at (608) 266-4058.
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