Sonoma County Government: Minor Traffic Delays Possible In Guerneville Due To Emergency Wastewater Pipeline Assessment

Petaluma 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 Crews will be investigating and assessing a potential ruptured sewer force main pipeline that is part of 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. 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 remained on site throughout Thanksgiving day and night, and will be stationed at the location until the leak is repaired.  All discharges are fully contained, and there is no danger to the public or wildlife. No wastewater was released into storm drains or waterways. An update will be issued when the source of the leak is identified and a repair plan is in place.  A report was filed with the state Office of Emergency Services, which will notify other agencies. 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 owned and 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.