DeKalb To Restock Pond After Sewer Spill

DECATUR, GA — DeKalb County will restock a pond in Clarkston with more than 1,600 fish after a February sewer spill that killed off many fish that were already there.

The public is invited to watch the restocking, which will happen from 1-3 p.m. on Wednesday, April 18.

DeKalb County CEO Michael Thurmond committed to fully restocking the pond after the Feb. 18 sewer spill caused by a blockage of grease, disposable diapers and wipes in an 8-inch sewer line nearby. The county spent 28 days cleaning and fixing up the pond and "is focused on completing additional assessments and repairs to prevent future spills," according to a news release.

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According to the City of Clarkston, the pond will be restocked with five different kinds of fish — Black Crappy, Bluegill, Largemouth Bass, Red Breast Sunfish and Green Sunfish. Algae-eating carp may be added later, the city said.

The fish were purchased from Little Rock, Arkansas, the city said.

Crystal Pond is at 1089 Cleavemark Dr. in Clarkston, across from Milam Park. It makes up the upper part of Crystal Lake.

Photo courtesy City of Clarkston