20-inch sewage pipe rupture in PA's Susquehanna River releases 2M gallons of raw sewage, prompting DEP warning and downstream waterway impacts.

Pennsylvania's Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has warned against contact with the Susquehanna River near Snyder County due to a sewage leak from a ruptured 20-inch pipe, releasing about two million gallons of raw sewage. The leak, discovered on September 22, affects waterways for 20 miles downstream. Authorities are working on repairs and cleanup, urging residents to avoid recreational activities in the impacted areas until further notice.

September 23, 2024
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