63,000 gallons of sewage spills near Wurzbach Parkway

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Published: 12/05/2012 2:02 pm

Updated: 12/05/2012 2:20 pm

SAN ANTONIO -- San Antonio Water Systems crews are working to clean up an estimated 63,000 gallons of sewage that spilled on the Northeast Side.

SAWS officials said the spill occurred west of Weidner Road under Wurzbach Parkway. A spokesperson for SAWS said the spill was caused by debris, rags, and grease. Crews worked overnight to clear the sewer line, which is now flowing again. They are now vacuuming the spill and disinfecting the area.

SAWS is cautioning people to be careful about what they flush down toilets or pour down drains.

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michaell8 - 12/6/2012 10:24 AM

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CALL YOUR COUNCIL PERSON AND THE MAYORS OFFICE TO SAY NO, NO, NO, TO A RATE INCREASE FOR SAWS!!!!!!! THEY ARE WAISTING OUR MONEY AND LESS THAN 5 YEARS AGO ASKED FOR A RATE INCREASE FOR THE SAME REASONS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! DO THIS PEOPLE OR THEY WILL KEEP INCREASING OUR RATES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

maryme - 12/5/2012 7:02 PM

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They will say and do anything to get their rate increase.

Jimkata - 12/5/2012 4:28 PM

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what a load of crap...

FreeHole - 12/5/2012 3:50 PM

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SAWS' making sure we are scared with their tales from the cript tactics. OK, we get it. You guys want more money to finally buy that home at Dominion, or that yacht in Padre Island. We are not kids. What we know is SAWS neglected that aspect of the sewage service for decades, and now they want to extort more money for us to cover (and reward at the same time) their own incompetence.