mrsswordfisherman Posted November 23, 2013 Share Posted November 23, 2013 http://www.smh.com.au/environment/weather/severe-thunderstorm-warning-cancelled-20131123-2y2bu.html Release of untreated sewage into the Georges River has prompted NSW Health to advise people and their pets to avoid all contact with the river from Macquarie Fields to Botany Bay for the next 48 hours to include swimming, sailing, canoeing and fishing. The water in the river is likely to pose a serious risk of gut and skin infections. Sydney Water said anyone who does come into contact with the water should wash themselves carefully, and seek medical advice about any open wounds that may have been exposed. In a statement the company said that as a result of heavy rainfall and flooding in the Campbelltown area since yesterday, a flow of untreated wastewater was occurring from the Glenfield Wastewater Treatment Plant into the Georges River. It said the intensive downpour flooded the inlet pumping station at the plant last night which resulted in the pumps being unable to operate causing release of untreated wastewater into the river. Crews have worked throughout the night and are currently attempting to pump the wastewater into the plant for treatment using generators and portable pumps. It added: "Sydney Water is also undertaking water quality testing, Sydney Water advised NSW Health, NSW EPA Campbelltown and Liverpool Councils of the incident last night and will continue to work with the relevant agencies to resolve the situation today." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaggytrevally Posted November 23, 2013 Share Posted November 23, 2013 Does anyone know if port hacking affected also? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basil D Posted November 24, 2013 Share Posted November 24, 2013 all along the coast would be affected in some way, I would wait a few days. I know someone who went out today to botany with there boat to ski tube and swim, They wouldn't listen to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest hawkesbass Posted November 24, 2013 Share Posted November 24, 2013 Up at ebenezer for the bridge to bridge and the hawkesbury river running chocolate brown so im guessing all waterways would have plenty of fresh in them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingie chaser Posted November 24, 2013 Share Posted November 24, 2013 Does anyone know if port hacking affected also? Its a different water system so I dont think it could affect the hacking unless it comes in via the heads! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MV Sunray Posted November 24, 2013 Share Posted November 24, 2013 all along the coast would be affected in some way, I would wait a few days. I know someone who went out today to botany with there boat to ski tube and swim, They wouldn't listen to me. Even if they weren't aware of the sewage issue surely they realise they're swimming in all the crap washed out of Sydney's gutters ATM? Yummo lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
night_rider Posted November 25, 2013 Share Posted November 25, 2013 It looks like the warning continues... At least another 48 hours of abstinence from that water system guys. http://www.smh.com.au/environment/water-issues/warning-issued-after-sewage-flows-into-georges-river-20131125-2y5c9.html Stay safe. Maybe re-rig a rod or two? Cheers Mark. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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