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Indiana Sewage Floods Whitewater River
21 Aug
Summary
- Sewage discharge from Indiana treatment plant into Whitewater River reported.
- Health advisory issued for Hamilton and Great Miami Rivers due to contamination.
- Residents urged to avoid contact with rivers due to E. coli and Cryptosporidium risks.
A wastewater treatment plant in Connersville, Indiana, approximately 50 miles from Hamilton County, is releasing untreated municipal water into the Whitewater River. This overflow is a direct result of recent flooding in the region.
Hamilton County Public Health issued an alert after receiving notification from the Ohio River Valley Water Sanitation Commission. The facility is currently offline, with repairs planned. Residents in Hamilton County are strongly advised to avoid contact with the Whitewater River and the Great Miami River downstream, both of which flow into the Ohio River, due to significant water quality concerns.
Exposure to contaminated recreational water may lead to gastrointestinal issues such as diarrhea, stomach cramps, nausea, and vomiting, primarily from E. coli and Cryptosporidium.
