Rick Patrick
rick@greenepublishing.com
A small spill that occurred in Valdosta that resulted in less than 7,000 gallons of sewage being spilled into Spring Creek, which flows into the Withlacoochee River, is not expected to have an impact on Madison County. According to Lisa Hayes, with the Florida Department of Health, testing was performed on the river water at numerous locations out of an abundance of caution. “We feel [the spill] will be so diluted by the time it reaches us, we don’t anticipate any effect,” said Hayes. “Out of an abundance of caution, we tested the water. If the results warrant it, we will issue an advisory.”
According to reports, the spill on Sunday, July 13, was attributed to a mechanical failure.