Major sewer spills can be caused by clogged pipes, vandalism, deteriorated or poorly maintained pipes, and power outages that cause sewer pumps to stop working. Clogged pipes are the main cause of sewer overflows. The most common culprits are:
The City of Carlsbad works very hard to prevent sewer spills by:
City staff is required to notify certain state and local agencies within a matter of hours of a sewer spill. They are: