Sewage Spill Reported in Gainesville Area Waterway

GAINESVILLE, Ga. (AP) -- Public utilities officials in Gainesville say an estimated 50,000 gallons of sewage spilled into Balus Tributary. Authorities said a city environmental specialist discovered the spill at about 10 a.m. Tuesday. He estimated the overflow lasted between 48 and 72 hours. It took workers about an hour to clear the sewage lines. Officials said it appeared the wastewater did not cause any fish kills or harm or other aquatic creatures downstream. State officials were... [read full story]