Ansonia mayor cautions residents against fishing, swimming in Naugatuck River

From Ansonia Mayor David S. Cassetti:

"Please be advised that due to the heavy rain from recent storms, we have been informed that sewage treatment plants upstream of us were unable to handle the overflow and released contaminants into the Naugatuck River.

"I want to caution everyone against fishing and or swimming in the river this week until the water has been flushed through and is no longer at risk of contamination. Please avoid these activities."

This is shared from the Valley Independent Sentinel.