MASON, Mich. (WILX) – More than 37,000 gallons of partially treated wastewater spilled from the new Mason wastewater treatment plant into Sycamore Creek, officials with the City of Mason announced on Wednesday.
In total, 37,170 gallons of water were discharged into Sycamore Creek, caused by the heavy rain in the area Tuesday night into Wednesday morning.
Officials say the issue was a mechanical valve/alarm malfunction. Another discharge is not anticipated, but the City is experiencing heavy water flows due to severe weather…