Despite the damage, some sewage continues to flow to the nearby sewage treatment plant, but some is leaking out and into Simpson Creek, which leads into the Little Miami River.
“We’re still working on it,”Brausch said at 2 p.m. Thursday.
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Brausch was unsure how much sewage was making its way into the river.
“This a challenging repair, probably one of the more challenging repairs the county has faced,” Brausch said.
“Our hope is we have it repaired within 24 hours.”
About 4:15 p.m. Wednesday, county health officials alerted the public about the breach in the area of Socialville-Foster Road and Old 3C Highway and health advisory.
“As a precautionary measure, the Warren County Health District will be conducting testing of the Little Miami River to identify potential increases in bacteria,” according to the release.
On Thursday morning, there was no one on the section of river flowing under a bridge west of Maineville and north of Loveland Park, near Foster.
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There are increased health risks associated with coming into contact with the untreated wastewater. Parasites, viruses and bacteria can cause a range of conditions including diarrhea, dysentery, gastroenteritis and hepatitis A.
“Swallowing a small amount of contaminated wastewater or having contaminated wastewater come in contact with an open wound, may make you sick. The symptoms can range from mild to severe,” according to the release issued by Health Commissioner Duane Stansbury and Medical Director Dr. Scott Swope.
Warning signs
Anyone showing symptoms should drink fluids to prevent dehydration.
This is especially important for young children, pregnant women, and persons with weakened immune systems.
Seek medical attention if:
- diarrhea is bloody or persists after three days.
-diarrhea is accompanied by fever or chills
-dehydration develops.
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