Heavy rain in California leads to 8M gallon sewage spill on L.A. streets and beaches
OAN’s Abril Elfi
3:40 PM – Wednesday, February 7, 2024
Approximately eight million gallons of raw sewage has spilled into the Dominguez Channel that flows through Southern California.
Health officials have warned residents to stay away from coastal waters as the non-stop rainfall has prompted the massive spill onto Los Angeles County’s streets and nearby beaches.
L.A. County Sanitation District spokesman Bryan Langpap said that the rainfall was anywhere from 6-to-12 inches, causing the overflow of raw sewage.
“The problem has been an extremely unusual amount of rainwater leaking into the county sewer system causing more flow than some sewer pipelines can handle,” Langpap said.
“On Tuesday, manhole covers around 20 miles south of downtown Los Angeles were breached by an outpouring of sewage,” the New York Post reported.
The solid waste was dumped into Compton Creek, which empties into the Los Angeles River and terminates at Cabrillo Beach and the Dominguez Channel.
Public Health officials later sent out a warning, stating that residents should avoid L.A. County beaches at Callibrillo Beach in San Pedro. They also stated that they are currently testing waters off Cabrillo Beach for bacteria, which usually survive in saltwater for up to three days and can cause diarrhea, among other health issues.
“Water contact during a rain advisory may cause illness, especially in children, the elderly and susceptible people,” Public Health officials said. “Bacteria levels may take 72 hours or more to return to normal after heavy rainfall.
“At all times, beach users are cautioned to avoid water contact near flowing creeks and storm drains.”
On Wednesday afternoon, around 2.5 million people in the L.A. area were still under flash flood warnings.
So far, nine people have died as a cause of the storms throughout Southern California.
13 houses and buildings in Los Angeles were “red tagged,” or in danger of collapsing, out of the 520 mudslide cases reported.
On Monday, the L.A. Fire Department was even forced to use a helicopter in order to rescue a man who jumped into the Los Angeles River to save his dog.
City officials reported that over 7 billion gallons of stormwater has been captured in Los Angeles alone since the beginning of Sunday’s storm event.
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What caused the overflow of raw sewage and subsequent dumping of solid waste into coastal waters in Southern California?
Title: Massive Raw Sewage Spill in Southern California Prompts Health Concerns
Introduction:
Southern California is currently grappling with the aftermath of a historic atmospheric river storm that has caused widespread devastation. Among the many consequences of this extreme weather event is an alarming spill of approximately eight million gallons of raw sewage into the Dominguez Channel. As health officials issue warnings to residents, concerns about the contamination of coastal waters and its potential impact on the community’s well-being are on the rise.
Unprecedented Rainfall Leads to Sewage Overflow:
The continuous rainfall, ranging from 6-to-12 inches, caused an overflow of raw sewage, according to Bryan Langpap, a spokesperson for the L.A. County Sanitation District. This dire situation arose due to an unexpectedly high volume of rainwater infiltrating the county’s sewer system, overwhelming some pipelines that could not handle such a substantial influx.
Manhole Covers Breached, Solid Waste Dumped:
On Tuesday, manhole covers approximately 20 miles south of downtown Los Angeles were compromised by a deluge of sewage, as reported by the New York Post. Consequently, significant amounts of solid waste were discharged into Compton Creek, which then flows into the Los Angeles River and ultimately empties into Cabrillo Beach and the Dominguez Channel.
Health Concerns and Warnings:
Health officials promptly issued warnings advising residents to steer clear of coastal waters, particularly Callibrillo Beach in San Pedro. They also disclosed ongoing testing of the waters off Cabrillo Beach to determine the presence of bacteria, which can survive in saltwater for up to three days and cause various health problems, including diarrhea.
Officials highlighted the potential risks, especially for vulnerable groups such as children, the elderly, and individuals with compromised immune systems. Bacteria levels can take 72 hours or longer to return to normal following heavy rainfall, indicating the importance of avoiding contact with water near creeks and storm drains during rain advisories.
Ongoing Flash Flood Warnings and Impact:
As of Wednesday afternoon, approximately 2.5 million people in the greater Los Angeles area remained under flash flood warnings, underscoring the continued threat posed by this severe weather phenomenon. Tragically, the storms in Southern California have resulted in nine fatalities so far, while causing damage to 13 houses and buildings, leaving them at risk of collapse.
Rescue Efforts and Community Response:
The extreme conditions have prompted extraordinary measures, including the L.A. Fire Department utilizing a helicopter to rescue a man who had jumped into the Los Angeles River in an attempt to save his dog. The community has come together to support the affected individuals and provide aid to those in need during this difficult time.
Conclusion:
The raw sewage spill in Southern California, triggered by the historical atmospheric river storm, has raised concerns about health risks and contamination in coastal waters. With health officials issuing warnings and ongoing testing being conducted, residents are urged to exercise caution and refrain from contact with affected waters. Efforts to address the aftermath of the storm, such as ongoing flash flood warnings and rescue operations, highlight the resilience and unity of the community in the face of adversity.
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