Raw Sewage Discharge Affecting Area Rivers Has Been Resolved

The issue arose following severe storms and flooding last month.

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(Hamilton County, Oh.) - According to Hamilton County Public Health (HCPH), the sewage leak that affected the Whitewater River and parts of the Great Miami River has been resolved. 

HCPH reported in August that raw sewage discharge was affecting the Whitewater River in Connersville, Indiana following recent storms and flooding. That prompted health officials to urge individuals to avoid contact with the downriver Whitewater and Great Miami rivers. 

As of this week, the wastewater treatment plant in Connersville has been repaired, and the immediate impact from the sewage discharge has passed. For these reasons, HCPH is no longer advising people to avoid recreational activities in these waterways.

RELATED: Hamilton Co. Public Health: Avoid Contact with Whitewater, Great Miami Rivers

Any time you’re swimming, boating or playing in or around recreational water, there are a few health considerations to keep in mind. Learn more about recreational water safety and download an E. coli and Cryptosporidium fact sheets at bit.ly/4xwP5RQ.

Tips to reduce health risks in the water:

• Do not swallow the water.

• Keep a close eye on children and pets, who may be more likely to ingest water.

• Take frequent bathroom breaks and wash your hands.

• Change diapers away from the water.

• Wash your hands after being in or around recreational water, and consider showering afterward.

• If you’re feeling sick, especially if you have diarrhea, stay out of the water.

• If you see signs of contamination, avoid contact in or near that area.