NEW CASTLE — The New Castle County Department of Public Works on Thursday repaired a force main break that caused wastewater to spill into the Christina River and Nonesuch Creek.
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NEW CASTLE — The New Castle County Department of Public Works on Thursday repaired a force main break that caused wastewater to spill into the Christina River and Nonesuch Creek.
The overflow occurred when the pipeline ruptured, near 419 Old Airport Road in New Castle. The spill was reported to the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control on Wednesday.
Public Works worked through the night to stop the spill and repair the 36-inch line. The crew was able to bypass flow and close a valve to stop the leak.
The repair was completed around noon Thursday.
The DNREC Division of Water and New Castle County wastewater-management staff are assessing bodies of water impacted by the spill. Given the proximity to the Christina River and Nonesuch Creek, staff sampled upstream and downstream of both waterways.
The break was caused by a failed weld on a 24-inch air-release stack.
For information, call 302-395-5700.
