FAQ regarding July 18, 2024 Carnelian Bay sewer spill and impacts
FAQ regarding July 18, 2024, Carnelian Bay sewer spill and impacts
Q: What happened?
A: At approximately 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 18, 2024, a private contractor working in Carnelian Bay struck the North Tahoe Public Utility District’s (NTPUD) main sewer export pipeline. Sewage from the pipeline overflowed into the nearby parking lot and did reach Lake Tahoe. Crews from the NTPUD were on the scene immediately and the pipeline was repaired. The area around Carnelian West Beach is closed until further notice and the NTPUD is working to clean and remediate the area. Please click here for NTPUD’s information
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Q: What impact does this sewer spill have on IVGID’s tap water?
A: IVGID’s Public Works team wants to assure the community that the tap water from our system is safe to drink. This spill occurred miles away from IVGID’s water intake pipe in Lake Tahoe, and no containments have been detected. Our staff is monitoring the water regularly and will continue to do so during this unfortunate event.