HELP KEEP ADENA BROOK CLEAN

A neighbor reported seeing bubbles in the brook last weekend. I reported this to the City and Jeff Cox responds:  ”It is important that instances of sanitary sewerage overflow be reported immediately to a Sewer Operation and Maintenance Center Dispatcher at 645-7102. 

If the overflow is caused by a blockage then maintenance activities can be immediately performed to restore flow.  If it is a capacity issue, then the overflow can be documented and future consideration can be given to implementing a CIP to correct the problem.  A Dispatcher is always available at the number above 24/7/365.

 Please report any suspicious discharges, such as bubbles, to the brook or area storm sewers to Jeff Vesco at 645-0362.  Jeff oversees our illicit discharge program and is available Monday thru Friday, between 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.  Jeff will immediately dispatch an investigator to the scene.  For suspicious discharges occurring outside these hours, please use the 645-7102 number to report the discharge.  Personnel from our sewer maintenance center will investigate after hours.  Keep in mind that it is always easier for us to identify the source and responsible party for illicit discharges as the discharge is occurring.  For this reason, immediate reporting and response is critical to eliminating the discharge in the future.”

Jeff Cox, P.E., City of Columbus, Dept. of Public Utilities, Stormwater and Regulatory Management Section