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From 1430 KYKN, Statesman Journal and KATU, gathered by 6AM News, 6AM City’s local news service, in the last two days.
1430 KYKN8 hours ago
Sewer Spill Contained Near Keizer Rapids Park; Cleanup and Repairs Underway, on 1430 KYKNKEIZER, Ore. — City of Salem crews responded to two sewer pipe breaks near Keizer Rapids Park Wednesday after a routine maintenance operation resulted in the release of thousands of gallons of untreated wastewater. The spill occurred shortly before noon on November 4 while Public Works crews were inspecting an 18-inch sewer line south of […]
Statesman Journal11 hours ago
Salem urges caution after thousands of gallons of sewage spill in Keizer, on Statesman JournalThousands of gallons of untreated sewage was spilled by City of Salem staff members attempting to repair a sewer pipe at about noon on Nov. 4.
KATU12 hours ago
Thousands of gallons of untreated sewer water spills after pipe ruptures near Keizer park, on KATUCleanup crews rushed to Keizer Rapids Park after a ruptured 18-inch sewer line spilled 3,000 to 5,000 gallons of untreated wastewater during routine maintenance. The spill was contained in a ditch, officials say.
In brief
The short notes of Daily Salem’s last two editions. Open one to read it, with its sources.
Sewer spillSalem Public Works crews were trying to free a stuck device in an 18-inch sewer line when it ruptured twice around noon Wednesday, at Chemawa Road N and Walsh Way.
Salem Public Works crews were trying to free a stuck device in an 18-inch sewer line when it ruptured twice around noon Wednesday, at Chemawa Road N and Walsh Way. Between 3,000 and 5,000 gallons of untreated sewage spilled into a roadside ditch near Keizer Rapids Park. KATU reports cleanup crews responded to the park, and the spill is contained, with cleanup and repairs underway.
News Notes · Today’s editionSources: Statesman Journal, KATU, 1430 KYKN