Atlanta City Pulse

Sewage spill near Atlanta airport raises environmental and public-health concerns

Sewage spill near Atlanta airport raises environmental and public-health concerns

An estimated 30,000–33,000 gallons of sewage spilled near Hartsfield-Jackson, with a reported fish kill near Sullivan Creek. The cause, water-testing results, downstream effects, and agency accountability remain unresolved.

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Updated Sep 18, 2026