FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Gregory Kwolek
Public Works Director
(805) 772-6564
Email: gkwolek@morrobayca.gov
April 11, 2022
WASTEWATER DISCHARGE NEAR CLOISTERS AREA PUMP STATION
MORRO BAY, California – Early this afternoon City Utilities staff found evidence of a small wastewater leak a sewer pipe running from a lift station in the Cloisters area across State Route 1 to a tie-in manhole on Main Street in North Morro Bay. Green dye was placed in the pump station effluent to help determine the extent of the leak, and it was confirmed that some wastewater has entered the drainage swale on the west side of the highway. Discharge from the leak has been contained in the swale, and regulatory agencies have been notified in compliance with the City’s waste discharge permit. The City has isolated the leaking line and will temporarily be using onsite tanks that will be serviced by trucks to transport wastewater directly to the wastewater treatment plant. City Utilities staff are currently assessing the situation to facilitate repairs in a timely manner.
There is no immediate threat to the public safety and health through this discharge of wastewater at this time as the discharge has been contained and has not entered any body of water. The public may continue to use Cloisters Park, but it is advised that the public keep their distance from any barricaded areas and be alert to equipment and personnel working around the Cloisters multi-use path until the situation has been remedied.
This information will be updated as the City investigates the leak location and potential remedies.
