Sewer

Wilmington City Council meets Tuesday night. One item on the agenda is approving nearly $1 million to help fix the troubled sewer system. City Council will approve the funds to go to the Cape Fear Public Utility Authority. The organization is a merger between the city and county water and sewer. The money will go to help with start up costs. Full story...

After numerous sewer spills into Hewlett's Creek construction to replace the faulty northeast interceptor pipe began Wednesday. Crews started working to replace the pipe off Pine Grove Wednesday morning. More than one mile of the pipe will be replaced that currently runs through Hewlett's Creek. Full story...

Got a beef about the city's sewer system? There's a way for your voice to be heard. Wilmington officials have scheduled a meeting for residents near Hewlett's Creek, concerning the upcoming sewer repairs. Full story...

If you have something to say about Wilmington's sewer situation your opportunity is coming. The State Division of Water Quality has scheduled a public hearing for August 30. Full story...

We now know when Wilmington's sewer repair project should be completed. The State and City approved a contract that outlines a plan to fix the troubled northeast interceptor. The special order of consent contract requires the City to finish repairs to the sewer system by June of next year. Otherwise, the state will impose a fine of $1,000 per day. Full story...

Tuesday night the Wilmington City Council will make some important decisions about the city's ailing sewer system. Full story...

City and county representatives traveled to Georgia to face the Environmental Protection Agency. The reason? The City's troubled sewer system. Full story...

Some big time retailers are back in business along Wilmington's northeast interceptor. New Hanover County commissioners have loosened the building permit freeze and have agreed to issue up-fit permits. Those up-fit permits were holding a number of retailers up, such as the Pottery Barn planned for Mayfaire Shopping Center. Full story...

Speed up sewer repairs or face fines. That's the message the state division of water quality is sending to the city of Wilmington. Full story...

It's a potentially controversial idea to speed up Wilmington's sewer repairs. State and local lawmakers are working together to expedite repairs to Wilmington's troubled sewer system. The latest development: Sen. Julia Boseman has introduced a bill that would give the city the power of eminent domain. Full story...