The surge of wastewater sent workers fleeing for their lives and has left the plant in a damaged state. Residents who live near the plant, as well as environmental experts, say city sanitation officials should have informed the public that the facility has been releasing partially treated wastewater into the ocean. Sanitation and Environment Department, which operates the Hyperion plant, said in a statement Friday that the violations were the result of the significant damage caused to the plant by the flooding. Hyperion officials have credited the “valiant” work of crews during the flooding with preventing a large-scale environmental disaster. They say that sanitation officials have provided insufficient information regarding the spill and its effects on people and marine life.

Source: Los Angeles Times July 30, 2021 18:28 UTC