All conditions have returned to normal after a sewer spill Wednesday into Limestone Creek in Gainesville.
According to a press release from the City of Gainesville, the Gainesville Department of Water Resources located and stopped the spill on Wednesday. Limestone Creek flows into Lake Lanier.
The city received a call at 11:19 a.m. Wednesday about an overflowing manhole. The spill was located near 783 Robinhood Trail. City staff determined a sewer choke caused the discharge. The correction was made and flow was restored by about 12:10 p.m.
About 1,000 gallons reached Limestone Creek. The area of the spill was assessed and no dead or stressed aquatic life was found. All field parameters for water quality were within state water quality standards. All conditions have since returned to normal.
The Georgia Department of Natural Resources Environmental Protection Division was notified Wednesday afternoon and signs were posted.
