Overview
- The failure Tuesday morning halted treatment and sent untreated wastewater into nearby ditches, streams and rivers as well as onto the plant site.
- Grid operator Enexis is working to resolve the electrical fault that stopped the facility.
- Firefighters are spraying contaminated areas in protective clothing as the water board rolls out mitigation measures.
- A water board spokesperson reports no current risk of sewage entering streets or homes.
- Rijkswaterstaat approved a detour to discharge toward the Maas for dilution, with the appeal covering Land van Cuijk plus Odiliapeel and Zeeland.