City of Coos Bay release – The city received a citizen concern regarding liquid coming out of a manhole. After investigating, it was discovered that a sanitary sewer line at the intersection of N 4th Ct & Highland Ave was blocked. The overflow has been contained but approximately 660 gallons discharged from the location but did not enter any waterway prior to being cleaned up by the City. Oregon Department of Environmental Quality and the Oregon Emergency Response System, were notified of the incident. Any questions can be directed to the Coos Bay Public Works Department at 541-269-8918.
