Thousands of gallons of sewage spilled into Ankeny creek
Updated: 9:23 PM CDT Apr 23, 2025
Thousands of gallons of sewage spilled into Ankeny creek
Updated: 9:23 PM CDT Apr 23, 2025
COURT MAY 12TH. RIGHT NOW, THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES IS INVESTIGATING AFTER UP TO 10,000 GALLONS OF SEWAGE GOT INTO A CENTRAL IOWA CREEK. AUTHORITIES. SAY THE UNTREATED WASTEWATER FLOWED INTO SAILOR CREEK AND ANKENY. THEY SAY IT WAS CAUSED BY A BROKEN MAIN. THE DNR SAYS THAT SEWAGE HAS BEEN STOPPED FROM FURTHER ENTERING THE CREEK. PEOPLE AND PETS ARE
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Thousands of gallons of sewage spilled into Ankeny creek
Updated: 9:23 PM CDT Apr 23, 2025
Thousands of gallons of untreated wastewater were spilled into an Ankeny creek, the Iowa Department of Natural Resources says.According to the DNR, an estimated 5,000 to 10,000 gallons of sewage leaked into Saylor Creek in southwest Ankeny due to a broken force main near a lift station.The DNR says the flow of the sewage has been stopped. Although no dead fish were observed by DNR staff, the department urges people and pets to stay out of the water of Saylor Creek.The city of Ankeny will make repairs to the force main and the DNR will follow up with the city for further assessment.» Subscribe to vlog's YouTube page» Download the free vlog app to get updates on the go: Apple | Google Play
ANKENY, Iowa —
Thousands of gallons of untreated wastewater were spilled into an Ankeny creek, the Iowa Department of Natural Resources says.
According to the DNR, an estimated 5,000 to 10,000 gallons of sewage leaked into Saylor Creek in southwest Ankeny due to a broken force main near a lift station.
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The DNR says the flow of the sewage has been stopped. Although no dead fish were observed by DNR staff, the department urges people and pets to stay out of the water of Saylor Creek.
The city of Ankeny will make repairs to the force main and the DNR will follow up with the city for further assessment.
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