Thousands of gallons of sewage spilled from a Lawrenceville manhole Sunday afternoon, entering a tributary of Sweetwater Creek, Gwinnett County Water Resources said.
The spill began shortly before 1 p.m. at 4106 Lealand Place Lane. Crews stopped the flow of sewage at 3:50 p.m., after 3,865 gallons had spilled.
PREVIOUSLY | Nearly 3,400 gallons of sewage spills from Gwinnett manhole
The spill was caused by a buildup of “wipes, rags and other products,” the water department said. Things like “flushable” wipes often fail to degrade, causing clogs in sewage systems, according to the water department.
The department raked the area and spread lime in order to mitigate the effects of the spill. Signs were posted to alert residents to the spill and the Georgia Environmental Protection Division was notified. Exposure to raw sewage generally poses the risk of diseases and infections including gastro-enteritis and E. coli.
Like Gwinnett County News on Facebook | Follow us on Twitter and Instagram
Stay up to the minute with breaking news on Channel 2 Action News This Morning
About the Author
