Black water from Black Rock

Black Rock Utilities reported its operators recently discovered a broken valve at the Rock Creek of Idaho development clubhouse pumping system, which feeds effluent to the sewage treatment lagoon.

The break potentially released 28,800 gallons of untreated waste water, which was contained within existing drainage pathways consisting of approximately 750 feet of cattails and grassy ditch line along Rockford Bay Road in front of the Worley Fire Substation.

After the break was repaired, 5,500 gallons of highly chlorinated potable water was pumped down the same ditch line to sanitize the area. Black Rock Utilities’ hydro-geologist has been on site to evaluate any impacts on the surrounding land, even though no wells are present in the area.

The Department of Environmental Quality was contacted and visited the site. It will be apprised of all findings and actions, and will be provided with written follow-up information, which is customary in events such as these.

Black Rock Utilities operates the water and sewer systems in the area near Loffs Bay Road, Clubhouse Drive, and the Rock Creek of Idaho development.

Contact Craig Harlen, general manager, harlencraig@gmail.com, for further information.