About 600 gallons of untreated raw sewage escaped from a broken service sewer line early Saturday in Port St. Lucie, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection said.At 3 a.m., staff members responded to a call about the break at 4080 SW McCrory St., which is a residential area.They noticed untreated raw sewage escaping from the ground.They discovered the plastic check valve under the road and driveway had failed because it was broken. The crew replaced it with a new stainless steel check valve, and a pumper truck cleaned up the area.Sewage escaped into the grassy area of the swale, which contained the spill, the agency said.Approximately 540 gallons of sewage were recovered, and approximately 60 gallons, or 10%, percolated into the ground. Staff also spread 1 pound of lime to disinfect the affected area.No sampling was required, the agency said.
PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. —
About 600 gallons of untreated raw sewage escaped from a broken service sewer line early Saturday in Port St. Lucie, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection said.
At 3 a.m., staff members responded to a call about the break at 4080 SW McCrory St., which is a residential area.
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Untreated raw sewage escaped in Port St. Lucie.
They noticed untreated raw sewage escaping from the ground.
They discovered the plastic check valve under the road and driveway had failed because it was broken.
The crew replaced it with a new stainless steel check valve, and a pumper truck cleaned up the area.
Sewage escaped into the grassy area of the swale, which contained the spill, the agency said.
Approximately 540 gallons of sewage were recovered, and approximately 60 gallons, or 10%, percolated into the ground.
Staff also spread 1 pound of lime to disinfect the affected area.
No sampling was required, the agency said.