Raw sewage spill in Kalamazoo estimated at 3,000-4,000 gallons, prompts warning from officials
Spill from manhole pours into Axtell Creek
Published On: Jan 04 2013 07:54:26 AM EST
A raw sewage spill in Kalamazoo has prompted officials to urge people to avoid contact with surface water in the area.
MLive.com reports an estimated 3,000 to 4,000 gallons of sewage spilled from a manhole and was released to Axtell Creek.
Kalamazoo officials were notified of the problem Thursday afternoon and fixed it in about two hours. Creek water was tested.
State and county officials also were notified about the problem.
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