Sedona declares Oak Creek safe after sewage spill
Summarised from 2 outlets · 3 reports · Updated 28 Oct, 03:02 · Archive
Between 1,000 and 5,000 gallons of untreated sewage spilled into Oak Creek in Sedona on Sunday evening. Sedona city officials learned of the spill around 5:30 p.m. at the Hozho Distinctive Shops plaza on State Route 179. Crews traced the problem to a grease clog at a restaurant, which caused untreated wastewater to flow from a manhole into a storm drain and into Oak Creek.
The spill was contained within two hours and the affected area was disinfected. Crews notified surrounding properties on Monday morning. Roxanne Holland, director of the Sedona Public Works Department, said that 'anytime contaminated water like raw sewage enters a public body of water, there's a risk for human health', but noted that the relatively low volume of gallons compared to the creek's flow meant the risk was minimal.
Initial water quality tests taken Monday morning showed E. coli levels below the state and federal water quality limit. City officials said the tested levels are safe for swimming and recreation. Results from a second round of testing are expected Wednesday. Popular swimming spots upstream, such as Slide Rock, were not affected by the spill.
How it is being reported
- Sedona says Oak Creek safe after sewage spill sends wastewater into creekSedona says Oak Creek is safe for swimming after up to 5,000 gallons of untreated wastewater spilled into the waterway Sunday.Azfamily · 28 Oct, 00:56
- Sedona says Oak Creek safe after sewage spill sends wastewater into creekSedona says Oak Creek is safe for swimming after up to 5,000 gallons of untreated wastewater spilled into the waterway Sunday.KOLD · 28 Oct, 00:56
- Thousands of gallons of sewage spill into Sedona’s Oak CreekThousands of gallons of sewage spilled into Oak Creek in Sedona Sunday evening after a grease clog at a restaurant.Azfamily · 26 Oct, 20:51
In this story: Sedona · Oak Creek · Roxanne Holland · Sedona Public Works Department · Hozho Distinctive Shops
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