Sanitary Sewer Overflow Reported on August 19, 2018 near 1056 Ohio Street

UPDATE: As of August 27, E. coli tests have shown to be at acceptable levels and the "contaminated creek" signs have been removed.

At 5:30 p.m. August 19, a concerned citizen called Water Pollution Control (WPC) to inform the City of an overflowing manhole near 1056 Ohio Street.

WPC responded, cleared the line and the overflow was stopped at 6:15 p.m. The overflow caused wastewater to reach a nearby storm drain and made its way to the creek on 10th Avenue. WPC has placed a “contaminated creek” sign out. The public is asked to stay away from the creek between Kansas Avenue and Ohio Street until the creek signs are removed.

If you see an overflowing or damaged manhole, please call the Water Pollution Control 24/7 phone line, (913) 682-1090.