Power Surge Leads to Des Moines Wastewater Discharge
Posted: July 27, 2010
DES MOINES - A power surge at a Des Moines pumping station has sent about 3,000 gallons of untreated wastewater to the Des Moines River.
The power surge took the station's pumps and emergency alarm out of service. The pumping station, located near the Birdland Marina, is again working following repairs made by the city.
The wastewater discharge happened below where the Des Moines Water Works pulls water from the river.
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