Press Release

TRINITY RIVER AUTHORITY REPORTS TWO MORE OVERFLOWS IN WASTEWATER COLLECTION SYSTEM

(ARLINGTON, TEXAS) – The Central Regional Wastewater System plant experienced two more overflows. Heavy rains caused a hydraulic overload, which occurred on Wednesday, Feb. 21 at 3215 Spur 482 in Irving; the other overflow occurred on Thursday, Feb. 22 in Irving between the Mountain Creek Preserve and Loop 12. Earlier today, TRA reported an overflow, also caused by heavy rains, near 3501 International Place in Irving.

All wastewater overflows in excess of 100,000 gallons must be reported to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, the public and other designated public officials. The final estimated quantity of the overflow will be reported to TCEQ.

No public drinking water supplies have been threatened or contaminated by this overflow; no aquatic life has been affected. The public is reminded to avoid contact with waste material, soil or water near the affected area.

TRA has notified all required city, county and state officials.  

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
Chapter 319 – General Regulations Incorporated Into Permits
Rule Log No. 99031-319-WT
Figure: 30 TAC §319.303


NOTICE OF SPILL FROM A WASTEWATER FACILITY
A spill from a wastewater treatment or collection facility has occurred.

INFORMATION ABOUT THE SPILL
Facility Name: Trinity River Authority’s Central Regional Wastewater System
Contact for further information: Vanassa Joseph (817) 493-5122
Location of the spill: 3215 Spur 482, Irving, Texas
Estimated time and date of spill: Wednesday, 5 p.m. Feb. 21, 2018
Estimated volume of the spill (number of gallons): >100,000 gallons
Type of spill: Domestic wastewater
Area potentially affected: Trinity River
Suspected cause of spill: Hydraulic overload caused by excess rainfall

THE FOLLOWING ACTIONS HAVE BEEN TAKEN:

  • Appropriate local governmental officials have been notified.
  • TCEQ regional office has been notified.
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
Chapter 319 – General Regulations Incorporated Into Permits
Rule Log No. 99031-319-WT
Figure: 30 TAC §319.303

NOTICE OF SPILL FROM A WASTEWATER FACILITY
A spill from a wastewater treatment or collection facility has occurred.

INFORMATION ABOUT THE SPILL
Facility Name: Trinity River Authority’s Central Regional Wastewater System
Contact for further information: Vanassa Joseph (817) 493-5122
Location of the spill: Irving Texas between the Mountain Creek Preserve and Loop 12
Estimated time and date of spill: Thursday, 11 a.m. Feb. 22, 2018
Estimated volume of the spill (number of gallons): >100,000 gallons
Type of spill: Domestic wastewater
Area potentially affected: Trinity River
Suspected cause of spill: Hydraulic overload caused by excess rainfall

THE FOLLOWING ACTIONS HAVE BEEN TAKEN:

  • Appropriate local governmental officials have been notified.
  • TCEQ regional office has been notified.