Five thousand gallons of raw sewage were ‘accidentally’ dumped into the Coquille River when a computer malfunction or power failure caused a pump to stop working. Forgive my skepticism but when I ride my bike by and have to hold my breath and see bubbling brown ooze cresting the top of the plant, I can’t help but wonder if the release was more intentional than accidental.

The sewer treatment issue has long been debated around here with the City Council continually voting to defer badly needed maintenance. Unfortunately, the aging council members don’t even have the good grace to stop running for a seat in favor of some new blood. The antique council might explain why they continue with the same city manager despite a mediocre performance these last nine or ten years.

Please Coquille, can these people!

PS. Filter your drinking water