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Sewage leaks and inactive utilities prompt several emergency vacates in Evansville
Summary
Inspectors described raw sewage and inactive water service at multiple Evansville properties July 25; the building commission affirmed emergency vacates at 803 Jackson Avenue, 1316 East Illinois (camper) and 1409–1411 Jeanette Avenue and imposed a civil penalty where owners refused to restore water to tenants.
At its July 25 hearing, the Vanderburgh County Building Commission affirmed emergency vacate orders at multiple Evansville addresses after inspectors presented evidence of raw sewage, inactive utilities or unsafe auxiliary structures.
Inspector Lukey told the commission he had observed sewage at 803 Jackson Avenue "spilling into the yard and out into the public streets," and recommended an emergency vacate. The hearing officer agreed and told the respondent to…
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