Laredo Utilities Department responds to sewage spill at South Zacate Creek

LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - The City of Laredo Utilities Department is notifying the community of a sewage spill that occurred off South Zacate Creek on Monday, November 25, at approximately 5:00 p.m. due to a wastewater pipe break.

City leaders and Utilities Department staff have assured the public that the water supplied by the South Water Treatment Plant remains safe for consumption.

The estimated volume of the spill exceeded 100,000 gallons, impacting the riverbanks in South Laredo. The City of Laredo says immediate action was taken to contain the spill, including the setup of a bypass wastewater line while repairs were underway.

Contact Information

For more details or inquiries, residents are encouraged to contact the Utilities Department at (956) 727-6402.

The city’s full press release can be found below.

City of Laredo Notifies of Sewage Spill off of South Zacate Creek

Laredo, Texas —The City of Laredo Utilities Department notifies the community of Laredo and surrounding areas of sewage spill off of South Zacate Creek on November 25, 2024, at approximately 5:00 PM, due to a wastewater pipe break. City leaders and Utilities Department staff assure the community that the water distributed to customers by the South Water Treatment Plant remains safe to drink.

The estimated volume of the spill exceeded 100,000 gallons and affected the riverbanks in South Laredo. Immediate action was taken to contain the spill, including setting up a bypass wastewater line while repairs were underway. Cleanup efforts will begin promptly, with proper chemical treatments to safeguard the environment and public health.

The Utilities Department staff notified City officials, government authorities, and the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ). A bypass system to manage wastewater flow and facilitate repairs was initiated.

The Laredo community can rest assured that our water is safe to drink.

The City is committed to resolving this issue swiftly and transparently. Enhanced monitoring is in place to ensure that the Rio Grande River and the public water system remain safe and unaffected.

For additional information, the community may contact the Utilities Department at (956) 727-6402.

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