A break in a sewer pipe in St. Regis dumped approximately 1,400 gallons of raw sewage into the Clark Fork River. The leak was detected quickly and the pump turned off, causing no harm to people or the river, according to the Department of Environmental Quality. (Kathleen Woodford/Mineral Independent)
January 23, 2019
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Sewer pipe breaks in Clark Fork River near St. Regis
A sewage pipe which crosses the Clark Fork River in St. Regis sprung a leak on Thursday, Jan. 10. Members of the St. Regis Sewer District immediately shut off the line with minimal spillage into the river. Chairman of the St. Regis Sewer District, Jerry Jones, said they acted as soon as they saw the pressure drop in the line and all responsible parties were notified immediately including the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ), Fish and Game; and the Montana Corps. Of Engineers.