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November 1 , 1996 Public Works <br /> Administration <br /> CONTACT Bob Hammitt, Maintenance Director, 687-5220 City of Eugene <br /> 858 Pearl Street <br /> Eugene, OR 97401 <br /> From Public Information Section, 687-5523 (503) 687-5262 <br /> FOR IMM DIATE RELEASE <br /> H VY RAINS FLOOD INTERSECTIONS, WASTEWATER SYSTEM <br /> Seve al days of continuing heavy rain have left Eugene residents coping with flooded <br /> intersections overflowing roadside ditches, and overloaded wastewater lines. <br /> <br /> i <br /> Muc of the surface flooding is caused by soggy leaves plugging up stormwater catch <br /> basins. Cre s from Eugene Public Works responded to more than 150 service calls starting early <br /> Monday mo ing, and more calls are expected overnight and Tuesday with heavy rain in the <br /> forecast. Re idents who need to report flooding conditions can call Public Works Maintenance <br /> at 687-5220. <br /> Mai tenance Director Bob Hammitt said the Amazon Creek, which handles much of the <br /> drainage in ugene, still appears to have plenty of capacity. However, many smaller stormwater <br /> pipes and di ches are overflowing and flooding streets and intersections. Motorists are asked to <br /> use extreme caution in flooded areas. <br /> Me while, the wet weather has overloaded portions of the wastewater collection system. <br /> As of 4 p.m. today, stormwater and sewage were being diverted from the wastewater system <br /> directly to a Willamette River from the Fillmore, Glenwood, and Willakenzie pump stations. <br /> Stormwater d sewage is also entering the storm drainage system from the wastewater system at <br /> a connectio point at 10th Avenue and Tyler Street in Eugene. <br /> (more) <br /> <br />