The city is telling people to avoid getting in the water after detecting elevated levels of bacteria.
PLANO, Texas — More than 1.5 million gallons of sewage from Plano overflowed and spilled into White Rock Lake Creek over the weekend.NTMWD says a valve broke on March 14, which caused wastewater to enter where the electrical components are housed. Then it overflowed through three manholes near the 5500 block of West Plano Parkway, which is above White Rock Creek.White Rock Creek ultimately flows down into Dallas and eventually into White Rock Lake.
"To protect public health, park officials advise residents and park visitors not to fish or enter the water because of elevated bacteria levels found in the creek and lake waters," the department said in a news release. This also means recreational boaters, rowing, and yacht clubs will also have to discontinue any water activities or operations.
The lift station is currently operating with temporary pumping in place. NTMWD said it could take several weeks to fully repair the valves. New study shows potentially unsafe levels of fecal bacteria found at almost every Texas beach
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