COLUMBUS, Ind. – Water Plant #2 at Columbus City Utilities (CCU) near the Bartholomew County Fairgrounds on Spears Street, announced late Monday morning that it was experiencing a valve failure, resulting in a slight chlorine leak.
The Columbus Fire Department (CFD) Hazardous Response Team responded and began monitoring the situation along with CCU, concurrent with the water utility’s Emergency Response Plan.
For a brief period, residents were recommended to stay clear of the area until CCU and CFD addressed the issue.
At 11:30 a.m., CFD and CCU gave the “all-clear” at Water Plant #2. The chlorine gas leak was contained, and the leaking valve was repaired. There was no immediate danger or threat to the community.
