A damaged pipe just north of the lake leaked 2,600 barrels of crude oil in early May, according to a report by the Environmental Protection Agency.

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The Fort Worth water department is using the Village Creek Drying Beds as part of an emergency response to a spill of 2,600 ...

The battle against pond sludge continues — see how excess water and muck get managed.

To the left of the treatment plant’s entrance are two large sludge ponds, which help treat water by removing sediment. Hinkle said there should be two to three feet of water on the surface.

Pond dredging removes sludge, restores depth, and improves water quality. Learn why it’s key to maintaining a healthy ...