Underground sewer line obstruction has city crews knee-deep

  • DIGGING FOR... (NOT GOLD)- Crews from the City of Menard have been addressing a sewer line leak near the intersection of Pine and Trinity on the city's north side. As of press time the obstruction had not been located and sewage contiues to flow. TMN photo.
    DIGGING FOR... (NOT GOLD)- Crews from the City of Menard have been addressing a sewer line leak near the intersection of Pine and Trinity on the city's north side. As of press time the obstruction had not been located and sewage contiues to flow. TMN photo.

    By Paige Wright

    During a routine manhole inspection by city crews on Tuesday, January 17, a city worker discovered standing water near the intersection of Pine and Trinity streets on the north side of Menard. Manholes across the city are checked weekly to ensure water/waste is flowing efficiently and there are no clogs or blockages that would eventually impact residents. The city’s proactive approa…