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Elk Run Heights Discharges Wastewater into Elk Run Creek
ELK RUN HEIGHTS - An unknown amount of wastewater was discharged to Elk Run Creek following an equipment failure at the city of Elk Run Heights' wastewater treatment plant. An operator discovered the discharge after reporting in to work this morning. The discharge occurred sometime overnight when a valve slipped on the primary clarifier, causing the wastewater to skip treatment steps and flow directly into the final clarifiers. The operator closed the valve, pumped the final clarifiers back into the treatment unit and reported the discharge to the DNR. The partially treated wastewater discharged into Elk Run Creek. People and pets should avoid the area for 48 hours.
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