MELBOURNE, Fla. \u2013 Problems arose in Melbourne this week after city crews discovered that gasoline and oil had been dumped into a local storm drain, according to officials.<\/p>\n
In a release on Thursday, city officials said that a resident originally called the Stormwater Hotline to report a gasoline smell coming from the drain along Indian River Drive.<\/p>\n
City crews responded and discovered that gasoline and oil had been dumped in there, and they realized that the oil had damaged part of the road next to the drain, the release shows.<\/p>\n
City officials added that crews were able to remove and replace the damaged section of the road, plugging and washing the drain before vacuuming out the polluted materials.<\/p>\n
Melbourne city officials said crews were able to remove the polluted materials before replacing the damaged section of the road. (City of Melbourne)<\/p>\n
\u201cBecause this was reported to us quickly, we were able to remove the gasoline before it washed into the Indian River Lagoon,\u201d the release reads. \u201cThe individual responsible for the illegal dumping and road damage has not yet been identified.\u201d<\/p>\n
Officials reminded locals that no dumping of any kind is allowed into storm drains.<\/p>\n
Anyone who notices anything suspicious is urged to contact the Stormwater Hotline at (321) 608-7341.<\/p>\n
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