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Macon Sewage Overflow Revealed | Macon News
A major sewage overflow hit Macon, Georgia, when a failing manhole severed a 24-inch force main, spilling an estimated 153,000 gallons—roughly a quarter of an Olympic pool—between 12:25 PM and 2:40 PM on September 1. Cleanup crews cleared debris and applied Bio-bug enzyme treatment to neutralize organic waste. While the Macon-Bibb County Health Department was notified, officials confirmed no sewage entered local waterways, classifying it as an “overflow” not a “spill.” Though the system is now contained, the incident underscores the urgent need for infrastructure upkeep to protect public…
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