sewer

A Wilmington man has been charged with reckless driving in connection with a sewer spill on Saturday. Full story...

The state has lifted the moratorium on new hookups to Wilmington's Northeast Interceptor sewer line. Full story...

Repairs to the infamous northeast interceptor sewer line are finally complete. Full story...

Repairs on one section of the troubled northeast interceptor sewer line wrapped up Wednesday. Full story...

The repairs to the northeast interceptor are a step in the right direction, but the area's infrastructure is still stressing and straining and in some cases, breaking down. Full story...

Work on Wilmington's sewer system is not going to get finished on time because of failed water pressure tests. Full story...

Monday New Hanover County commissioners signed a resolution to build a wastewater treatment plant on the counties' border. Full story...

The rapidly growing town of Leland is trying to make sure it can keep up with rapidly increasing sewer demand. A meeting will be held Thursday night outlining ways to do that. Full story...

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...