Public health advisories for Toledo creeks could continue for weeks, officials say

TOLEDO, Ohio — Toledo city officials said the public health advisories for Delaware and Swan creeks could remain in place for several weeks until a larger bypass pump can be installed at Arlington Avenue.

What You Need To Know

  • The public health advisories began in June after the collapse of a major sewer interceptor on Arlington Avenue
  • The city is operating with a temporary bypass pump, which is keeping things steady, unless it rains
  • The rain can overwhelm the system and cause sewer water to enter waterways
  • The city is taking several steps to repair the collapse

The public health advisories stem from a separate overflow issue that occurred in early June. That was caused by the collapse of a major sewer interceptor on Arlington Avenue.

Officials said the city is aiming to install a larger bypass pump in early August, but that isn’t the permanent fix…

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