Areas around the Mill Run Apartments were cordoned off as officials were apparently told to clean up immediately, residents said.
Sewage was being pumped onto the complex's property, storm drains and communal areas, sources said.
An area in parking lot H off of Walker Avenue appeared to be the source of the problem.
Workers remained at the scene as of noon.
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