Austin Watershed Protection outlines 24/7 spill-response program, cites 1-hour target for active discharges
Austin Watershed Protection staff briefed the Environmental Commission on its SPILLS team, describing 24/7 rapid-response work, an annual budget of about $1.5 million, and enforcement tools including municipal court charges and fines. Staff urged residents to report pollution via Austin 3-1-1.
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Austin Watershed Protection staff on Wednesday told the Environmental Commission that the city's specialized spill-response team operates around the clock to investigate and stop illicit discharges to the storm system and waterways.
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