City of Kerrville issues public notice regarding sewer overflow in downtown area

The City of Kerrville issued a public notice Tuesday about a sanitary sewer overflow in an area south of downtown.  According to city officials, the city said the sewer overflow is located in the Town Creek area near State Highway 27 and Water Street.  Residents are encouraged to avoid Town Creek and downstream areas of the Guadalupe River toward Louise Hays Park and Kerrville-Schreiner Park until further notice due to a “potential water quality issue.”

Public works crews have assessed the affected areas since Thursday, but some locations still remain inaccessible due to high water levels, unsafe terrain, and flood debris, according to the city.  Flooding along Town Creek has delayed crews’ response to the sewer overflow area with the proper equipment.  Crews were forced to rebuild an access ramp in order to reach the affected area, according to a release.

The City of Kerrville has already notified the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, as well as the Upper Guadalupe River Authority about the situation.

Crews will continue to monitor the situation and conditions and will provide further updates once more information becomes available.