Published on May 02, 2023
Crews with the Lincoln Wastewater System division of Lincoln Transportation and Utilities contained and stopped a wastewater pipe overflow at 8 a.m. Tuesday, May 2 near First Street and Cornhusker Highway. A combination of grease and cloth rags accumulated in the pipe and caused the flow to become blocked and exit a manhole onto the surrounding ground.
Lincoln Wastewater System crews immediately began work to contain and stop the overflow and discover the source. Crews broke the blockage quickly and the wastewater pipe returned to normal operating status. The surrounding liquid on the ground has been cleaned up. Crews are inspecting the pipe to see if further repairs are needed.
The Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department was informed about the overflow and also responded to the cleanup.
For more information, contact Mike Mandery, Facility Operations Coordinator of Wastewater Collection or Brian Kramer, Superintendent of Wastewater Collection at 402-441-7961. More information on wastewater operation is available at lincoln.ne.gov/wastewater.
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