Nearly 60 homes impacted by massive Robin Lane sewage spill in Clearlake, California, officials say
The North Bay city of Clearlake has declared a local emergency because of a massive sewage spill. It all started from a ruptured pipe on Robin Lane around 8 a.m. on Sunday. But the spill has not stopped, despite efforts to repair it, because of multiple faulty valves.Raw sewage has flooded the area and has spread into waterways and ditches. About 58 properties are impacted. The wastewater system is managed by the Lake County Sanitation District. People in that area are being urged to drink bottled water.
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