MARYLAND HEIGHTS, Mo. — The Metropolitan Sewer District is working to repair a damaged drive foremost in Maryland Heights.

The break was found early Sunday afternoon in a area close to John Pellet Courtroom and Hog Hole Highway.

In a press launch, MSD stated some pump stations might should briefly shut down, which will increase the prospect of a wastewater overflow within the space. The areas that could possibly be affected are:

• Caulks Creek in a wooded space west of Crystal Spring Drive;
• Bonhomme Creek alongside the Monarch Chesterfield Levee path behind Chesterfield Commons; and
• Different parts of Bonhomme Creek round I-64.

Warning indicators are being posted within the space advising folks of the difficulty. The press launch stated there isn’t any instant risk to the general public, however residents are suggested to keep away from Caulks Creek and Bonhomme Creek for the remainder of the week.

Anybody who comes into contact with wastewater ought to completely wash with cleaning soap and water instantly. 

MSD will use different mitigation choices within the space whereas the pumping stations are shut down. Sewer companies won’t be interrupted through the restore.

As soon as the repairs are made, MSD stated it should assess cleanup and disinfection wants within the space.

The Missouri Division of Pure Sources has been notified of the break, the press launch stated.

Power mains are sewer strains that use pumps to maneuver wastewater when gravity alone isn’t sufficient. The drive foremost that broke is a part of a present venture to interchange a three-and-a-half-mile part of the principle. That venture is predicted to be accomplished early subsequent yr.