Switch Malfunction Causes Sewage Spill
Event Year: | 2007 | Reliability: | Confirmed |
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Country: | United States | ||
Industry Type: | Water/Waste Water | ||
Description: | A malfunctioning air compressor power switch is believed to be the cause of a sewage spill into Lookingglass Creek. The switch operates a sensor that tracks sewage levels in the pump station’s well. Because of early morning failure, the sewage was not pumped through a pressure line and was allowed to spill into the creek. The amount of material spilled into the creek is unknown. |
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Impact: | As a result of a switch malfunction, sewage was not pumped into a pressure line and was allowed to spill into Lookingglass Creek. The switch was relatively new and was installed less than 45 days prior to the incident. |