William & Mary’s Emergency Management Team sent the following TribeAlert messages to the campus community related to wastewater overflow incident on campus – Ed.

Dear William & Mary community –

Water testing is clear, and Lake Matoaka has been reopened for recreational activities. We appreciate your cooperation and patience as we navigated the recent wastewater incident.

Ginger Ambler, EMT Co-Chair

Don Butler, EMT Co-Chair

William & Mary

August 29, 2023

TribeAlert: Caution – Wasterwater Overflow

Dear William & Mary community –

A failure of a sewer lift station located behind Swem Library has caused wastewater overflow near Lake Matoaka. As a result, William & Mary’s Office of Environmental Health & Safety has closed the lake to recreational activities until further notice while water testing is conducted.

You will receive another message when the lake reopens.

Ginger Ambler, EMT Co-Chair

Don Butler, EMT Co-Chair

William & Mary