City Of Salem Reports Sewer Overflow Event
- 09/12/25
The City of Salem announced that an overflow of untreated sewage occurred into Croisan Creek on Sept. 11, 2025, at about 2 p.m. near 888 Coburn St. S. City utility crews were immediately dispatched to the location and cleared the blockage by 2:45 pm. About 10 gallons of untreated sewage were spilled. Findings indicate the cause of the overflow is due to roots in a sewer manhole. Public Works staff is following up with further site assessment to ensure there are no further obstructions.
Signs have been posted to warn residents to avoid water contact in Croisan Creek due to potentially high levels of bacteria. Water quality samples are being taken and will continue to be taken until the results indicate that the issue has been cleared. Any bacteria that entered the site should be flushed out of the water body in the next few days.
If you see an overflowing manhole or wish to report a spill, please call the Public Works
Department Dispatch Center at 503-588-6311.
Everyone can do their part to prevent sewer backups and overflows by keeping sewers free of fats, oils, rags, and grease. Learn more about Sanitary Sewer Overflows and the steps taken by the City of Salem to reduce these events.
City Of Salem Reports Sewer Overflow Event
- 09/12/25
The City of Salem announced that an overflow of untreated sewage occurred into Croisan Creek on Sept. 11, 2025, at about 2 p.m. near 888 Coburn St. S. City utility crews were immediately dispatched to the location and cleared the blockage by 2:45 pm. About 10 gallons of untreated sewage were spilled. Findings indicate the cause of the overflow is due to roots in a sewer manhole. Public Works staff is following up with further site assessment to ensure there are no further obstructions.
Signs have been posted to warn residents to avoid water contact in Croisan Creek due to potentially high levels of bacteria. Water quality samples are being taken and will continue to be taken until the results indicate that the issue has been cleared. Any bacteria that entered the site should be flushed out of the water body in the next few days.
If you see an overflowing manhole or wish to report a spill, please call the Public Works
Department Dispatch Center at 503-588-6311.
Everyone can do their part to prevent sewer backups and overflows by keeping sewers free of fats, oils, rags, and grease. Learn more about Sanitary Sewer Overflows and the steps taken by the City of Salem to reduce these events.