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City Officials Report Wastewater Leak at Sewage Pump

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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WTXL) - The city of Tallahassee is asking you to steer clear of storm water ditches near the sewage pump station on Buck Lake Road.

Officials said that a by-pass pump hose at the station started to leak, Tuesday after they said the hose developed a small hole.

The pump was shut down and has since been repaired.

They reported that about 4,000 gallons of waste water leaked into a ditch near the facility. Crews vacuumed wastewater from the ditch and have been working to disinfect the area.

Officials have asked that people avoid stormwater ditches in the area.