Public Notice: Wastewater Spill Notification
From Wednesday, June 4at 7:00am until Saturday, June 7 at 12:05am, approximately 140,000 gallons of wastewater was spilled from the collection system on Liberty Grove between Chiesa and Princeton roads. The causes of the spills were from multiple collapsed sections of sewer main. The wastewater flowed west into Muddy Creek which is a tributary of Lake Ray Hubbard. Chlorinated water is being flushed to clean the affected area.
An unauthorized discharge of wastewater has occurred from:
Collection System: City of Rowlett Wastewater Collection System
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Facility Name: City of Rowlett Wastewater Collection System
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Location of spill(s): Liberty Grove Road between Chiesa Road and Princeton Road, Rowlett, Texas
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Estimated date and time of spill(s): Began at approximately 7:00 a.m. on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, and continued until approximately 11:55pm on Friday, June 7, 2025
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Estimated volume of spill(s): Approximately 140,000 gallons
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Type of Spill: Domestic wastewater
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Description of the area potentially affected: Wastewater flowed west from the spill site into Muddy Creek, a tributary of Lake Ray Hubbard. The affected area includes nearby drainage ditches and downstream flow paths into Muddy Creek.
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Suspected cause of spill(s): Multiple collapsed sections of the sewer main within the collection system
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Person to contact for information: Drew Rist, Marketing and Engagement Administrator
Actions Taken:
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Notification of:
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Appropriate local government officials
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TCEQ Regional Office
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Containment of spill: City crews have worked to isolate and repair the damaged sections of the sewer main.
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Cleanup measures: Chlorinated water is being flushed through the affected areas to aid in disinfection and cleanup.
We appreciate the public's understanding and cooperation. For additional questions or concerns, please contact:
Drew Rist, Marketing and Engagement Administrator
drist@rowlett.com