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
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