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Second sewer overflow of week spills almost 900 gallons into Glenn Creek
A sewer blockage Wednesday night led to almost 900 gallons of raw sewage spilling into Glenn Creek in West Salem. This is Salem's third sewage spill in less than three weeks.
City reports 19 million gallons of sewage spilled after West Salem pipes failed
The city of Salem is in contact with farmers and landowners in West Salem and Keizer about damage and cleanup procedures after two pipelines failed in December. Discharge data indicates West Salem residents heeded city directives to reduce water usage, city officials said.
Raw sewage spills into Little Pudding River Saturday
Heavy rain overloaded Salem's sewage system Saturday, causing about 5,000 gallons to overflow.
Snowmelt causes sewage spills in Willamette River, Sheldon Ditch, Pringle Creek
The city of Salem said snowmelt followed by rain and excessive groundwater caused an overflow on Thursday. Over 46,000 spilled into three local waterways.
Raw sewage spills near Claggett Creek
The city of Salem said a blocked sewer line caused a spill of about 1,350 gallons of sewage Thursday.
Raw sewage overflows into Labish Ditch
The city of Salem said a buildup of rags and grease in the sewer line led to a spill of about 12,000 gallons of sewage Monday.