A Damaged Pipeline Causes Sanitary Sewer Outflow

(ARLINGTON, TEXAS) – The Trinity River Authority’s Walker-Calloway Branch, a wastewater transportation system, experienced an outflow in its collection system on Saturday, June 4, at 8:30 p.m. The outflow occurred at 408 Arcadia Street in Hurst. The outflow was caused by a damaged pipeline. The outflow will not affect service to any of the facility’s customers. Repairs are in progress.

All wastewater outflows in excess of 100,000 gallons must be reported to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, the public and other designated public officials. The final estimated quantity of the outflow will be reported to TCEQ.

No public drinking water supplies have been threatened or contaminated by this outflow. Some aquatic life has been affected.

People using private drinking water supply wells located within 1/2-mile of the spill site or within the potentially affected area should use only water that has been distilled or boiled at a rolling boil for at least one minute for all personal uses including drinking, cooking, bathing, and tooth brushing. Individuals with private water wells should have their well water tested and disinfected, if necessary, prior to discontinuing distillation or boiling. People who purchase water from a public water supply may contact their water supply distributor to determine if the water is safe for personal use.

The public is reminded to avoid contact with any waste material, soil or water near the affected area. If the public comes into contact with waste material, soil, or water potentially affected by the outflow, they should bathe and wash clothes thoroughly as soon as possible.

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality 
Chapter 319 – General Regulations Incorporated Into Permits
Rule Log No. 99031-319-WT 

Figure: 30 TAC §319.303 

NOTICE OF SPILL FROM A WASTEWATER FACILITY

A spill from a wastewater treatment or collection facility has occurred.
INFORMATION ABOUT THE SPILL
Facility Name: Trinity River Authority’s Walker-Calloway Branch
Contact for further information: Vanassa Joseph (817) 493-5122
Location of the spill: 408 Arcadia Street, Hurst, Texas
Estimated time and date of spill: Saturday, June 4, 2022, 8:30 p.m.
Estimated volume of the spill (number of gallons): >100,000 gallons
Type of spill: Domestic wastewater
Explain other:
Area potentially affected: Walker Branch Creek
Suspected cause of spill: Damaged pipeline

THE FOLLOWING ACTIONS HAVE BEEN TAKEN:

☑ Appropriate local governmental officials have been notified.
☑ TCEQ regional office has been notified.
☑ The spill has been contained.
◻ Increased monitoring of water supply systems has been initiated.
◻ The cause of the spill has been corrected.
◻ Clean-up activities are in progress.