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County mobilizes temporary bypass and emergency repair after suspected sewer main damage on International Way
Summary
Public works and county crews installed a temporary bypass and began excavation after a deep sewer main on International Way developed a problem; the county is investigating whether recent utility boring contributed to the failure.
Cowlitz County public works crews installed a temporary bypass and began excavation after a failure or collapse of a deep sewer main running under International Way, staff told the Board of County Commissioners.
County Engineer Susan Eugenis said the sewer main serves the main court building and nearby industrial customers. Public works crews initially attempted to clear the line using county equipment but were unsuccessful; because the main sits about 9 feet deep, staff requested emergency authorization and then mobilized a temporary bypass pumping system to maintain service to…
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