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Amarillo just had a massive 750,000-gallon wastewater spill near E. Amarillo Creek, forcing emergency repairs. It’s a messy situation that makes you wonder how well the city's aging infrastructure is actually holding up.
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Rising — being discussed more frequently. 2 mentions in the last 30 days.
Taxpayers will likely foot the bill for unexpected emergency repairs and potential environmental fines.
Local engineering and construction contractors hired to fix the mess.
Nearby residents dealing with potential environmental hazards and everyone whose tax dollars go toward fixing preventable infrastructure failures.
The East Amarillo Creek flows through Pleasant Valley Resident’s backyards near the intersection of Fairlane Avenue and Irwin Road. (Amarillo Tribune photo/ Phoebe Terry) " data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/amarillotribune.org/wp-content/uploa...
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Repairs underway after 750,000 gallons of wastewater spills near E. Amarillo Creek KFDA | NewsChannel 10 | Amarillo Texas