The city of Durham reported two sewage overflows Tuesday afternoon. Both blocked mains were caused by grease and other elements, and both were cleared and repaired by early Tuesday afternoon.

The first overflow, at Cole Mill Road and Shoccoree Drive, involved 72,000 gallons of sewage, some of which flowed into Ellerbee Creek.

The second, at Campus Drive and Oregon Street at Duke University, involved 45,000 gallons which were discharged into Sandy Creek.

The N.C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources was notified of both spills, and the city said there was no hazard to people or property and no "immediately visible" adverse environmental impact.

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