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Update: DEQ investigating City of Lawton unauthorized dumping

By Terré Gables/KFOR,

12 days ago

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LAWTON, Okla. (KFOR) – The Department of Oklahoma Environmental Quality (DEQ) has issued a notice of violation over the weekend confirming the allegations that the City of Lawton is dumping sewage into into a nearby creek.

The DEQ says, the discharge from the plant was not raw sewage, saying it was only partially treated. According to DEQ, the city has 30 days to respond and explain what has happened and what they have done to rectify the situation.

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City of Lawton treatment plant, Image courtesy KFOR
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The City of Lawton says, unexpected equipment failure is to blame. In a statement from the City Manager confirmed, the city understands the frustration this has cased and they’re fully committed to fixing the problem.

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