Sewage spills into Swan River at South of Perth Yacht Club
Submitted by Newsfeed on Thu, 2009-07-02 09:55
Water Unit Manager Richard Theobald said signs have been erected in the area advising people to stay out of the water until further notice.
“The Water Corporation responded to an alarm at 8am this morning. They became aware of the sewage spill and acted quickly to contain it,” Mr Theobald said.
As a general precaution people are reminded not to collect or eat shellfish from the Swan River, particularly from this section, as it may cause illness.
The Swan River Trust is working with the Department of Health to monitor the water and the public will be advised when bacterial levels return to normal. http://www.news.com.au/perthnow/story/0,21598,25718953-2761,00.html
A LARGE section of the Swan River near the South of Perth Yacht Club in Applecross has been closed off following a sewage spill from a blocked pipe.
Health officials are warning the public to avoid waters near the corner of Flanagan Road and Canning Beach Road after 25,000 litres of sewage flowed into the river this morning.Water Unit Manager Richard Theobald said signs have been erected in the area advising people to stay out of the water until further notice.
“The Water Corporation responded to an alarm at 8am this morning. They became aware of the sewage spill and acted quickly to contain it,” Mr Theobald said.
As a general precaution people are reminded not to collect or eat shellfish from the Swan River, particularly from this section, as it may cause illness.
The Swan River Trust is working with the Department of Health to monitor the water and the public will be advised when bacterial levels return to normal. http://www.news.com.au/perthnow/story/0,21598,25718953-2761,00.html
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