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County posts beach closure after sewage spill; Carmel officials say city was not notified and testing is ongoing
Summary
Monterey County Health Department posted signs closing a mile-long stretch of beach after tests confirmed contamination following a force-main sewage spill. City staff said the city and its officials were not informed in advance; further tests are pending and staff said they will place additional signage.
Monterey County Health Department posted signs closing about a mile-long stretch of beach on the National Marine Sanctuary after testing confirmed contamination following a sewage spill, city staff said.
City staff told the council the city does not own the sewage system and that the spill occurred in a force main — a pressurized sewer line —…
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