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November 5, 2002 <br /> CONTACT Dave Breitenstein, Wastewater Plant Manager, 682-8611 <br /> From Publi Information Section, 682-5523 <br /> FOR IMME IATE RELEASE <br /> SEWAGE OVERFLOWS ON MAHALO DRIVE <br /> The City of Eugene on Sunday experienced a release of sewage in the 5000 block of <br /> Mahalo Dri e. <br /> The amount of overflow was estimated to be approximately 1,000 gallons and was <br /> caused by blockage in the sanitary sewer system. The blockage occurred when a telephone <br /> cable contr ctor drilled through the sanitary sewer. <br /> The ity and the Department of Environmental Quality have determined that the spill <br /> entered the storm system, then flowed into Amazon Creek. Crews have cleaned up the area <br /> <br /> and washe down the street. Citizens are asked to avoid contact with water in Amazon Creek <br /> <br /> between Sn II and Larch through Wednesday. <br /> Pu a Wt~rks • Ac~r~WsVatia~t .City at Eene ~ 858. Pea~i .Street. • Eu~ne, OR 97401 <br /> Ptxsrts: (5~41j BB2-6282 ~ FAX:. (v41) 8828 * www.d.eugene.arua <br /> <br />