The stink zone.

Tweet from the Fortuna Public Works Department:

During the last large earthquake, the city suffered damage to the anaerobic digester at the Wastewater Treatment Plant. This required it to be taken offline for repair. This must happen during our lowest flow period of the year, which is late summer. We are in the process of emptying the digester and are operating in an aerobic condition which unfortunately results in more odorous treatment.

We expect to have the repairs made by the end of September and unfortunately the odors will most likely continue through November. If you have any questions, please call 707-725-1471.

Thank you for your understanding.