Salem reports 3,100 gallon overflow of raw sewage into Little Pudding River
The city of Salem on Tuesday announced an overflow of raw sewage went into the Little Pudding River Monday afternoon.
The overflow, near 4770 Glendale Ave NE., began around 1:15 p.m. Monday and stopped at 7:30 a.m. Tuesday. The city said the overflow was due to heavy rain and saturated ground conditions.
About 3,105 gallons of raw sewage were spilled at the site, the city said.
Salem Public Works Department crews went to the site to monitor the overflow.
Environmental services employees collected surface water samples from the Little Pudding River and will continue to monitor the area until the issue is cleared, the city said in its release.
The city said any bacteria that entered the site should be flushed out of the water body in the next few days.
If you see an overflowing manhole or wish to report a spill, call the Public Works Department Dispatch Center at 503-588-6333.
-Saphara Harrell
