Galveston Sewage Spill: Jet Skis Seen Riding in Contaminated Canal

Sewage Spill in Galveston Canal

• ⚠️ A sewage spill occurred in a canal near Moody Gardens, prompting city crews to conduct cleanup efforts on Labor Day.
• 💡 A viewer alerted KHOU 11 after noticing what appeared to be raw sewage in the water, potentially originating from a nearby wastewater treatment facility.
• 🌊 The material was observed floating out with the tide towards Offats Bayou and potentially Galveston Bay.

Resident Concerns and Observations

• 💬 A resident expressed concern about the environmental impact on wildlife and the safety of people using the water.
• 🧑‍👦 The same resident reported seeing people, including a child, jet skiing through the contaminated water, noting the water was visibly brown.
• 🛶 Other watercraft were also seen navigating the canal, with most of the visible sludge having floated away.

Official Response

• 🛠️ City of Galveston crews were actively involved in cleanup, using a vacuum truck to remove sludge from the property and attempting to clear it from the water.
• ⏳ A city spokesperson indicated that officials were working on a statement and would release information as soon as possible, though communication was challenging due to the holiday.