The Town of Little Elm has confirmed that a significant sanitary sewer overflow was contained following an incident on Thursday morning. Municipal staff identified the spill around 9 a.m. near the facility's digester tanks and an adjacent dry creek bed.
Authorities estimate that roughly 50,000 gallons of untreated wastewater escaped onto the ground. Cleanup crews are currently processing the site to remove the waste. The town stated that the overflow is now under control.
Staff members are actively monitoring discharge levels to check for any potential contamination of the drinking water supply located near Lake Lewisville. While the immediate spill is contained, officials are urging residents in the vicinity to take specific precautionary steps.
Residents who rely on private drinking water wells within a half-mile of the spill site are advised to use only distilled water or water boiled at a rolling boil for at least one minute. This recommendation applies to all personal uses, including drinking, cooking, bathing, and brushing teeth. Those with private wells should have their water tested and disinfected before stopping these measures.
Individuals connected to a public water supply are encouraged to contact their distributor to verify if the water is safe for personal use. The public is also instructed to avoid any contact with waste material, soil, or water in the potentially affected area.
