Why isn't DEC doing anything? Seems to me this plant is a real problem.
It is actually the THIRD notice since June 21, a little over 5 weeks:
Issued: 07-02-2018, 17:35:12
Affects: New York - Seneca - Seneca falls
The Seneca Falls (T) WWTP, NY0033308 is issuing this notification.
Discharge location: 9.5 seneca, Seneca falls, NY
Location details: Wastewater Plant
Waterbody affected: Seneca cayuga canal
Discharge description: Plant bypass overflow outfall 002 caused by power outage and high flows
Potentially impacted public areas: Fishing Area, Other - Canal waterway
Discharge date and time: 07-02-2018 at 17:00:00
Discharge duration: On Going Hours Ongoing
Discharge reason: Power Outage, System Capacity, Weather Conditions - Heavy rain fall and wind causing power outage
Steps taken to contain discharge: arranging back up generator. awaited power to be restored
Volume/rate of discharge: 750 Gallons per Minute Estimated
Treated state of discharge: Untreated
Issued: 06-21-2018, 08:08:30
Affects: New York - Seneca - seneca falls
The Seneca Falls (T) WWTP NY0033308, NY0033308 is issuing this notification.
Discharge location: 0 water st, seneca falls, NY
Location details: corner
Waterbody affected: Canal
Discharge description: Broken low pressure sewer main 6" discharging to storm sewer
Potentially impacted public areas: Boat Launch, Fishing Area, Unknown - Rec Center
Discharge date and time: 06-21-2018 at 08:00:08
Discharge duration: ? Hours
Discharge reason: Pipe Break - Broken forced sewer main
Steps taken to contain discharge: excavating and repair
Volume/rate of discharge: 10 Gallons per Minute Estimated
Treated state of discharge: Untreated
Edited by all seeing eye (07/27/18 04:18 PM)
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