By Angela Hatton
Clarksville, TN – Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation officials say most of the increased bacterial water pollution caused by flooding early in the month has ceased. The exception is the Cumberland River downstream of the wastewater treatment plant in Clarksville. The plant failed when it flooded after record rainfall the first weekend in May and is only partly operational. TDEC officials say it's not uncommon for creeks and streams to contain bacteria and people should wash with soap and water after getting into them.