Comments on: West Seattle power outage leads to Lowman Beach sewage overflow http://westseattleblog.com/2013/02/west-seattle-power-outage-leads-to-lowman-beach-sewage-overflow West Seattle news, information, and discussion, updated multiple times daily, 24/7/365 Thu, 23 May 2013 05:23:00 +0200 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.2 By: Jeff platt http://westseattleblog.com/2013/02/west-seattle-power-outage-leads-to-lowman-beach-sewage-overflow#comment-971978 Jeff platt Wed, 20 Feb 2013 18:31:48 +0000 http://westseattleblog.com/?p=142084#comment-971978 I love that the 5million $$$$ fedral grant allows us to watch our water go thro that with these stupid cams Maybe they cam zoom in real close to the sewage leak n watch n keep everyone safe I love that the 5million $$$$ fedral grant allows us to watch our water go thro that with these stupid cams
Maybe they cam zoom in real close to the sewage leak n watch n keep everyone safe

]]> By: Duckitude http://westseattleblog.com/2013/02/west-seattle-power-outage-leads-to-lowman-beach-sewage-overflow#comment-971973 Duckitude Wed, 20 Feb 2013 18:16:42 +0000 http://westseattleblog.com/?p=142084#comment-971973 The accuracy of the spill volume may be correct, but not likely, since KCWTD does not have an actual flow-meter in place. They use estimates based on some equation that is apparently acceptable to State Dept. of Ecology. . As for arriving quickly, far from accurate. Generally, the mobile power generator arrives in 15-25 minutes. This time 40-45 minutes and didn't start the generator until close to 3 a.m. . I know because I live right there next to the pump station. . It's the usual "positive spin" from KCWTD. The accuracy of the spill volume may be correct, but not likely, since KCWTD does not have an actual flow-meter in place. They use estimates based on some equation that is apparently acceptable to State Dept. of Ecology.
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As for arriving quickly, far from accurate. Generally, the mobile power generator arrives in 15-25 minutes. This time 40-45 minutes and didn’t start the generator until close to 3 a.m.
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I know because I live right there next to the pump station.
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It’s the usual “positive spin” from KCWTD.

]]> By: Rhonda Porter http://westseattleblog.com/2013/02/west-seattle-power-outage-leads-to-lowman-beach-sewage-overflow#comment-971971 Rhonda Porter Wed, 20 Feb 2013 18:09:30 +0000 http://westseattleblog.com/?p=142084#comment-971971 lots of crap happening on Beach Drive lately ;) I sorry... I couldn't help myself. I do prefer the slow news days! lots of crap happening on Beach Drive lately ;) I sorry… I couldn’t help myself.

I do prefer the slow news days!

]]> By: WSB http://westseattleblog.com/2013/02/west-seattle-power-outage-leads-to-lowman-beach-sewage-overflow#comment-971969 WSB Wed, 20 Feb 2013 18:03:26 +0000 http://westseattleblog.com/?p=142084#comment-971969 I don't have any specifics out of SPU still, checking back on size and scope, but here's what the spokesperson told me yesterday: "SPU was notified over the weekend (on Saturday, Feb 16) that there was a sewer leak. Our spill response crew responded and determined the leak was coming from a broken sewer line at the condo complex. They contacted the property owners about the leak and a formal "notice of violation" is being issued to ensure the necessary repairs are done to fix the leak. As a precaution, SPU posted the sign asking the public to stay out of the water as waste water may be leaking into Puget Sound. SPU is currently working with Seattle King County Public Health to determine if testing of the water is required." I don’t have any specifics out of SPU still, checking back on size and scope, but here’s what the spokesperson told me yesterday: “SPU was notified over the weekend (on Saturday, Feb 16) that there was a sewer leak. Our spill response crew responded and determined the leak was coming from a broken sewer line at the condo complex. They contacted the property owners about the leak and a formal “notice of violation” is being issued to ensure the necessary repairs are done to fix the leak. As a precaution, SPU posted the sign asking the public to stay out of the water as waste water may be leaking into Puget Sound. SPU is currently working with Seattle King County Public Health to determine if testing of the water is required.”

]]> By: Rhonda Porter http://westseattleblog.com/2013/02/west-seattle-power-outage-leads-to-lowman-beach-sewage-overflow#comment-971961 Rhonda Porter Wed, 20 Feb 2013 17:49:19 +0000 http://westseattleblog.com/?p=142084#comment-971961 Any word on the sewage situation at Harbor West Condos? Any word on the sewage situation at Harbor West Condos?

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