The County Health Department of Toledo-Lucas has published a Public health council for swan creek and his tributaries, including Heilman Ditch, from Eastgate Road to the Maumee river.
Avoid contact with stream water until further notice.
THE Public Health Council for Delaware Creek Stay in place.
The city of Toledo actively implements corrective actions following a series of sanitary sewage (SSO) outbursts linked to the collapse of May 25 of the sewer interceptor Arlington Avenue. The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has also provided actions required to combat a violation of the National Licking System (NPDES) of the city.
To date, the overflow in the Delaware stream has stopped while we continue to maximize the use of the 30 -inch sewer line on Arlington to bypass the missed interceptor. In addition, a new 12 -inch bypass pump has been installed to replace two smaller pumps before. This upgrade should almost double the bypass capacity, relieving more pressure on the system.
The weekly Swan Creek, Heilman Ditch and Delaware Creek water tests continue. Environmental services will implement additional reduction measures if future tests show high bacteria or contamination levels. We will continue to share updates with the Lucas-County health service and Ohio EPA.
“We appreciate the continuous patience of the public when we respond to these concerns and work to correct the situation,” said Doug Stephens, director of public services. “The improvements of today bypassing bypassing have already made a visible difference, but we remain attached to complete transparency and environmental protection until the Arlington sewer is fully repaired.”
Residents who observe overflowing man holes or water in the basement are encouraged to report them to hire Toledo, available 24/7 to 419-936-2020.
For more information and to subscribe to project updates, visit: Toledo.oh.gov/arlington