For Immediate Release – May 4, 2009

AUSTIN - Austin Water Utility (AWU) crews discovered a broken wastewater line earlier today that caused a wastewater spill of approximately 120,000 gallons near the tributary of Country Club Creek and the 2400 block of Ware Road. Repairs have been made to the 12-inch wastewater line and AWU crews will work to clean the affected area and flush the area to dilute any unrecoverable wastewater. The event will not affect the public drinking water supply.

AWU officials urge area residents, and their pets, to avoid the area until clean up is completed. AWU also urges any residents in the area that receive their drinking water from a private well to boil their water until they can have their water tested.

Media Contact:
Kevin Buchman
Email to: Kevin.Buchman@ci.austin.tx.us
City of Austin Water Utility
(512) 972-0151; pgr.(512) 802-8959