Savannah responds to 5,280 gallon sewage spill

SAVANNAH — City of Savannah Sewer Conveyance staff responded to a sewage spill today on Lavon Avenue in Savannah.

The spill, which flowed into Hayners Creek, was from a surcharged wet well caused by work being completed on the county’s force main along Sallie Mood Drive. 

An estimated 5,280 gallons spilled before being corrected. This is classified as a minor spill under state Environmental Protection Division guidelines. Any spill under 10,000 gallons is considered a minor spill.

Spill notifications are being made via news release and area signage.

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All agencies including the Georgia Environmental Protection Division, Health Department and the City of Savannah Office of Marketing and Communications were notified per state guidelines.