Mill Creek E. Coli Source Found

The Dalles Public Works has found a home on Wright Street in Ericksen’s Addition that is putting high levels of E. Coli into Mill Creek.  Earlier today, dye testing showed that wastewater from one home is going to both the City sanitary sewer and a “mystery pipe” that has been coming out in Mill Creek for a substantial period of time, indicating that the service line from the house to the City sewer main has failed.  City crews are scheduled to replace the sewer service from the main to the property line tomorrow as an emergency project.  After that replacement, additional dye testing will determine if repairs are needed on the private sewer line.  The “mystery pipe” is thought to be a drain from natural springs in Ericksen’s Addition.

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