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Date: April 22, 2026
Contact: (317) 571-2790 media@carmel.in.gov
Release: Immediate
City responds to sewage leak following vehicle crash near 126th Streetand Hazel Dell Parkway
CARMEL, Ind., April 22, 2026 – At approximately 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 21, emergency crews responded to a vehicle crash near the intersection of 126th Street and Hazel Dell Parkway. The crash resulted in damage to sanitary sewer infrastructure and a temporary sewage leak. Although the leak has since been contained, a portion of the sewage entered nearby ponds prior to full containment.
The City of Carmel is overseeing a coordinated cleanup effort involving multiple departments and partner agencies. Ongoing work includes recovering and treating the leaked sewage, flushing and cleaning the affected storm sewer system and conducting frequent water quality testing to monitor surface water conditions.
Currently, there is no immediate risk to public health or safety. As a safeguard, affected areas will be marked with cones and precautionary signage. Residents and their pets should avoid direct contact with the signed surface waters until the clean-up operation is complete and the signage is removed.
Residents in the immediate vicinity of 126th Street and Hazel Dell Parkway may notice intermittent sewage odors tonight and tomorrow as cleanup activities continue.
The City will continue to monitor the situation closely and provide updates as needed. |
