Force Main Failure Results in Sewage Spill in Hampton

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HAMPTONHRSD was notified this morning of a sewage leak on Westminster Drive in Hampton. Operations crews determined the leak to be the result of a force main failure. Flows were diverted and the force main was isolated in order to stop the leak.

HRSD crews were able to repair the 12” cast iron line and return it to service this afternoon. There were no service disruptions and no injuries. The total spill volume has not been finalized.

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