City officials say despite the perception, the public drinking water is safe to drink and bathe in, but some would argue it's an issue that's happening too often.
Baytown city officials are "apologetic" about the ongoing issue with the area's raw sewage problem when heavy rain arrives.Every time there's a heavy rain, neighbors in Baytown worry - not just about flooding, but raw sewage backup.
The city seems to have the perfect storm of problems every time there's a major weather event. Its close proximity to the coast and aging infrastructure means water sometimes doesn't have anywhere to go.According to the public notice sent out, there were more than 100,000 gallons of released wastewater Wednesday in Goose Creek receiving stream. That means areas all over the city saw raw sewage bubbling up.
City officials say despite the perception, the public drinking water is safe to drink and bathe in. They just have to issue a notice every time this happens, in compliance with TCEQ.Some would argue it is an issue that's happening too often. According to TCEQ, from Sept. 18, 2019, to Sept. 22, 2022, Baytown had 403 Sanitary Sewer Overflow reports.
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