Department of Water Resources
A daily compilation of significant news articles and comment
June 5, 2009
4. Water Quality –
|
|
| |
A wastewater overflow in the
According to Sonoma County Water Agency Public Information Officer, Brad Sherwood, at about 10 a.m. Wednesday, June 3, water officials responded to the overflow from a manhole at the intersection of
Work crews cleared the blockage and removed the wastewater from the creek. Sherwood reported in a press release, that it was unlikely that fish or wildlife were affected by the overflow.
Past overflows in the district have been attributed to grease clogging sewer lines. To keep the lines "grease-free" water officials say fats, oils or cooking grease should never be put down the sink or garbage disposal. Instead they should be poured into a tight-fitting container and put in the garbage can.
In addition, food scraps should be put into compost bins or waste containers rather than into the drain or garbage disposal.
The affected sewer main is part of the Sonoma Valley County Sanitation District which is operated by the Sonoma County Water Agency. As required by law, the San Francisco Bay Regional Water Quality Control Board, California Department of Fish and Game, Sonoma County Health Services and the Office of Emergency Services were notified of the spill.
http://www.sonomanews.com/articles/2009/06/04/news/doc4a287168e5b69017704037.txt
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
DWR’s California Water News is distributed to California Department of Water Resources management and staff, for information purposes, by the DWR Public Affairs Office. For reader’s services, including new subscriptions, temporary cancellations and address changes, please use the online page: http://listhost2.water.ca.gov/mailman/listinfo/water_news . DWR operates and maintains the State Water Project, provides dam safety and flood control and inspection services, assists local water districts in water management and water conservation planning, and plans for future statewide water needs. Inclusion of materials is not to be construed as an endorsement of any programs, projects, or viewpoints by the Department or the State of
No comments:
Post a Comment