Sewage release reported in Twin Lakes

A broken pipe fitting is being blamed for a sewage release that occurred Tuesday in Twin Lakes. TLI Sewer reported the release of approximately 25 gallons occurred from a lift station on Racquet Court in Twin Lakes Village. A portion of the release went into Twin Lakes.

Although the release was minimal, water samples were collected from the site and are being processed. A public notice has been posted until sample results are known. The contaminated ground has been cleaned and disinfected.

The broken fitting, a recently installed PVC union, has been repaired. The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality was notified and has inspected the site.