Sewage spilled into Oak Creek twice during Sedona flooding, officials said

A pump station that was overwhelmed by flooding spilled sewage into Oak Creek twice Sunday, authorities said.

Initial reports indicated that about 2,700 gallons of untreated liquid sewage spilled into Oak Creek near the Rancho Sedona RV Park on Bear Wallow Lane about 9:45 a.m., according to city officials.

The Bear Wallow Pump Station was unable to keep up with the flow rate amid heavy rainfall, the city said.

Pumper trucks were sent to the station to help, and operations returned to normal by 11:15 a.m.

More liquid sewage was spilled into Oak Creek about 7 p.m. when the pump station was completely submerged in floodwaters, the city said Monday. The amount of sewage from the second spill is unknown.

Pumper trucks again were deployed, and the station was operating normally by 10 p.m.

Land surface disinfection is underway. Water and soil testing will be completed when it is safe to do so, the city said.

The city said it will provide community updates when more information is available.

Evacuation orders were issued Sunday morning for several neighborhoods and resorts along Oak Creek as the water rose to dangerous levels.

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