Specialized divers assess sewage main break still pumping raw waste into Industrial Canal

NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) – Raw sewage continued to pump into the Industrial Canal on Sunday (April 19), with no clear timeline for when repairs will be complete.

Specialized divers examined the 4½-foot main break near Florida Avenue over the weekend to assess the extent of the damage.

“The human nose is very sensitive to it. So, if you catch a whiff, it’ll be a familiar smell,” said Steve Nelson, director of public works for the City of New Orleans…

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