Roots in a Gwinnett County sewer caused a 2,600-gallon sewage spill on Friday, the county Department of Water Services said.
The spill started around 8 a.m. Friday on N. Berkeley Lake Road in Duluth. The overflow was stopped by 10:15 a.m. Sewage from the spill entered Bromlow Creek.
Wipes, paper and other products were determined to be a secondary cause of the spill. The Gwinnett County Department of Water Services urges users not to put “flushable” wipes in their toilets, as some may not break apart and can cause dangerous clogs.
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.
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