Christian Aleman, of Forney, fishes along White Rock Creek at White Rock Lake, Wednesday, March 20, 2024, in Dallas. Aleman said he did not know Dallas Park and Recreation officials advised visitors not to fish at the lake after 1.5 million gallons of raw sewage were spilled into the water. Tests showed elevated levels of E. coli in the water.In the memo sent to the Dallas City Council on Friday, city staff said levels of E. coli remained high on March 21, one week after the spill began.
A spokesperson for the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, which is responsible for overseeing such incidents, said the agency is investigating the spill. It is not yet clear whether any fines will be levied.vary but usually include severe stomach cramps, bloody diarrhea, vomiting and sometimes a mild fever. Most people get better within five to seven days, but some cases are severe or life-threatening., has resumed operations with some temporary pumping in place.
This is not the first time untreated sewage has flowed from Plano into White Rock Creek. More than 320,000 gallons of sewage spilled into the creek after aTo reduce overflows, the city of Plano said it is replacing and relining aging sewer pipes, improving lift stations and conducting routine inspections of facilities and sewer lines., Staff writer. Sarah Bahari is a trending news reporter. She previously worked as a writer for the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, where she covered a bit of everything.
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