54,000 gallons of raw sewage spills, some enters Kalamazoo River

BATTLE CREEK, MI — Raw sewage was spilled in downtown Battle Creek this week totaling about 54,000 gallons, according to a city statement.

The discharge took place from Saturday, May 23, through Friday, May 29, but has now been contained. A plugged line caused raw sewage to back up and overflow near 171 Michigan Ave.

Discharge did enter the Kalamazoo River, according to the news release…

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