50,000 gallons of untreated sewage spill into Wapsipinicon River in Anamosa, Iowa, due to wastewater plant lift station equipment failure.

50,000 gallons of untreated sewage entered Wapsipinicon River in Anamosa, Iowa, due to equipment failure at the city's wastewater plant lift station. The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is now investigating and advises people to stay out of the river downstream from the station. No dead fish have been observed as of now, and the department will follow up with the city to assess the situation further.

March 27, 2024
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