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<p>Beaufort-Jasper Water &amp; Sewer Authority (BJWSA) reports that in excess of 5,000 gallons of wastewater was released from a 14-inch transmission main into a tidal creek on the Sea Island Parkway. The overflow occurred due to a force main failure.&nbsp;</p>
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<p>BJWSA crews responded to the overflow, and took appropriate cleanup/repair action to stop the overflow. Signs were posted in the area to inform the public.&nbsp;</p>
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<p>BJWSA notified the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control (SCDHEC), and is working in conjunction with SCDHEC to address any effects caused by the overflow.</p>
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<p>SCDHEC was to evaluate the effects of the overflow on the shellfish harvesting areas located in the area of the overflow and will issue advisories if needed.&nbsp;</p>
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<p>If you see or suspect any type of spill from the sewer collection system, please contact BJWSA at 987-9200. For more information, please visit <a href="http://www.bjwsa.org/">www.bjwsa.org</a>.&nbsp;<br></p>
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