City of Lincoln, NE

06/12/2025 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 06/12/2025 14:50

LTU Responds to Wastewater Discharge Thursday

LTU Responds to Wastewater Discharge Thursday

Published on June 12, 2025

The Wastewater Division of Lincoln Transportation and Utilities (LTU) responded to a wastewater discharge in the 4500 block of Leighton Avenue while contractor crews were making repairs to a sanitary sewer line.

During the work, a bypass pumping hose disconnected, causing wastewater to spray onto the adjacent ground and sidewalk. Crews immediately stopped pumping operations, repaired the hose, and cleaned the affected area before resuming repairs.

The Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department was informed about the event.

For more information related to this advisory, residents can contact the Lincoln Wastewater System at 402-441-7961. More information on wastewater operation is available at lincoln.ne.gov/wastewater.

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