Sonoma County Government: Emergency Wastewater Pipeline Repair Underway In Guerneville; Minor Traffic Delays Possible

Healdsburg CA

29 November, 2021

2:43 PM

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Press release from the Sonoma County Government: November 29, 2021 For Immediate Release CA All wastewater discharges are fully contained, and there is no danger to the public or wildlife. No wastewater was released into storm drains or waterways. Crews were dispatched on Thursday, November 25 to contain and remove spilled wastewater and to stop further discharges near the Guerneville lift station.  A small barrier was constructed to contain the spill, and a vac truck was used to remove the wastewater.  A crew with a vac truck has remained on site since the leak was detected.  An assessment of the source of the leak began once the wastewater was contained, and crews began excavation to uncover the force main pipeline, which is buried approximately 7.5 feet underground, at approximately 4 p.m. on November 26.  Crews worked overnight to find the location of the leak. Multiple underground utilities are located in the excavation area, and work proceeded cautiously for both safety reasons and to avoid disrupting services to residents and businesses in the area. The sewer force main pipeline is part of the Russian River County Sanitation District (RRCSD) collection and treatment system.  The purpose of the sewer force main is to carry wastewater from the lift station in Guerneville to the RRCSD treatment plant. A report was filed with the state Office of Emergency Services and the North Coast Water Quality Resources Control Board was notified. The RRCSD treats an average of 710,000 gallons of wastewater per day generated by 3,215 Equivalent Single-Family Dwellings in Guerneville and surrounding communities.  RRCSD is operated by Sonoma Water. Contact Information Ann DuBay Community & Government Affairs Manager Water Agency Visit our Website Contact us by Phone Office: Work (707) 524-8378 Cell: Cell (707) 322-8185 CA Relay Service: Work 711 Google Maps™ Directions Sign Up for Water Agency eNewsletter Updates Facebook Twitter This press release was produced by the Sonoma County Government. The views expressed here are the author's own.