Friday, February 1 2013 7:27 PM EST2013-02-02 00:27:41 GMT
The state Department of Environmental Protection confirmed Friday that it is investigating the borough of Camp Hill for illegally pumping raw sewage into the Conodoguinet Creek.A DEP spokeswoman told abc27More >>
The state Department of Environmental Protection confirmed Friday that it is investigating the borough of Camp Hill for illegally pumping raw sewage into the Conodoguinet Creek.More >>
CAMP HILL, Pa. (WHTM) -
The Borough of Camp Hill has handed over documents detailing when it illegally bypassed pumping stations and allowed raw sewage to pour into the Conodoguinet Creek, according to the Department of Environmental Protection.
DEP spokeswoman Lisa Kasianowitz said that while the documents detail when, where and how many gallons of raw sewage were released, the information she can give out is limited.
"I cannot release early estimates for the sewage discharges, however they primarily happened in 2011 and have been speckled since then," said Kasianowitz.
Kasianowitz said the borough has set up an interim plan to handle any possible future bypasses.
"It will be chlorinated or partially chlorinated, therefore lessening the impact on the environment, but they will also make sure that they report to DEP that they are discharging like they are required to do," said Kasianowitz.
Earlier this month, Camp Hill Borough Manager Gary Kline released a statement to abc27 News saying the borough's system cannot handle heavy rain and so they were faced with a difficult decision to either bypass their pumping stations or allow sewage to back up into people's homes.
The borough has never addressed why they decided not to inform DEP of the bypasses.
"I did receive a few emails from residents concerned about sicknesses from the creek and they were very disappointed that this happened and that they were not informed of the discharge," Kasianowitz said. "Residents in the area are concerned about this and a little disturbed that they were not informed."
Kasianowitz said the DEP investigation is ongoing and Camp Hill Borough could be fined.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 5:47 AM EDT2013-05-21 09:47:45 GMT
Perhaps the most watched race in Tuesday's election is the Democratic primary for Harrisburg mayor. Incumbent Linda Thompson is trying to fight off strong challenges from Dan Miller and Eric Papenfuse.More >>
Perhaps the most watched race in Tuesday's election is the Democratic primary for Harrisburg mayor. Incumbent Linda Thompson is trying to fight off strong challenges from Dan Miller and Eric Papenfuse. Lewis Butts is also on the ballot.More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 12:32 AM EDT2013-05-21 04:32:26 GMT
A new construction project that will close the ramp from northbound Front Street to Interstate 81 South in Harrisburg will begin Monday night.More >>
A new construction project that will close the ramp from northbound Front Street to Interstate 81 South in Harrisburg kicked off early Tuesday morning. More >>
Monday, May 20 2013 10:55 PM EDT2013-05-21 02:55:53 GMT
Ron Castille is the chief justice of Pennsylvania's Supreme Court. He will face voters in November in a retention election, which are typically a slam-dunk for judges.More >>
Ron Castille is the chief justice of Pennsylvania's Supreme Court. He will face voters in November in a retention election, which are typically a slam-dunk for judges. Voters will simply vote 'yes' or 'no' on whether to retain Castille for another 10-year term.More >>
Monday, May 20 2013 10:42 PM EDT2013-05-21 02:42:07 GMT
The clock is ticking. The June 30 budget deadline is a month and ten days away. But state lawmakers aren't in Harrisburg this week. They won't be next week, either. "It's an election week and we historicallyMore >>
The clock is ticking. The June 30 budget deadline is a month and ten days away. But state lawmakers aren't in Harrisburg this week. They won't be next week, either. More >>
Hearing on the radio that a violent storm was approaching her rural Oklahoma neighborhood, Lindsay Carter took advantage of the advanced warning, gathered her belongings and fled. When she returned, there was little...More >>
A monstrous tornado at least a half-mile wide roared through the Oklahoma City suburbs Monday, flattening entire neighborhoods and destroying an elementary school with a direct blow as children and teachers huddled against...More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 12:32 AM EDT2013-05-21 04:32:26 GMT
A new construction project that will close the ramp from northbound Front Street to Interstate 81 South in Harrisburg will begin Monday night.More >>
A new construction project that will close the ramp from northbound Front Street to Interstate 81 South in Harrisburg kicked off early Tuesday morning. More >>
A central Pennsylvania coroner has released the name of a man killed in a wrong-way crash in central Pennsylvania over the weekend that left two other people in critical condition.More >>
A central Pennsylvania coroner has released the name of a man killed in a wrong-way crash in central Pennsylvania over the weekend that left two other people in critical condition.More >>
Thursday, May 9 2013 10:50 AM EDT2013-05-09 14:50:26 GMT
Interstate 81 is closed in both directions at the 22/322 overpass near Harrisburg, and many other roadways around the city are congested due to a massive fire involving a diesel tanker.More >>
Interstate 81 is closed in both directions at the 22/322 overpass near Harrisburg, and many other roadways around the city are congested due to a massive fire involving a diesel tanker.More >>
