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Gambell Sewer Main Remains Unfixed After Months; Bypass in Place
A sewer main in Gambell that was damaged in September remains unfixed heading into winter. A bypass is in place and can be winterized if immediate repair of the line is impossible. Permanent repairs may have to wait until May 2018 or even later.
Read MoreSewer Line Struck, RMW Called In, But Repair Efforts Are Stalled in Gambell
RMW Program Coordinator John Johnson says about two feet of water need to be pumped out of the hole before the team can repair the main sewer line. As of mid-day today, at least five pumps are actively draining water out of the hole, but they haven’t gotten ahead of the flooded area.
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