The Iowa DNR is investigating a wastewater discharge at the City of Nashua.
The DNR Field Office in Manchester was notified by the City of Nashua of a wastewater discharge due a leak in a wastewater force main which runs under the Cedar River. The discharge was discovered around 8 pm Wednesday night.
City officials say actions have been taken to minimize the release from the main. It is estimated nearly 16,000 gallons per day are flowing into the river.
Repairs are underway, and the City hopes to have the issue resolved in the next 24 hours.
Bacteria samples have been collected, and the city has posted signage alerting users to not recreate in affected areas. Any downstream recreational users are asked to use caution and avoid the Cedar River south of the Hwy 346 bridge in Nashua at this time.
A City of Nashua Facebook post reads, “The City is aware of a sewer main leak under the Highway 346 bridge. We advise people to remain clear of this area while we attend to the repairs necessary. We have made contact with the proper authorities and will make the public aware by all means available.”
The DNR says no dead fish have been observed at this time.
