About 9,000 gallons of untreated wastewater discharged into Brunswick County waterway
BRUNSWICK COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — Brunswick Regional Water and Sewer is reporting a discharge of approximately 9,000 gallons of untreated wastewater that reached a drainage ditch connected to Town Creek.
According to the utility, the discharge occurred Sunday, Oct. 11, at Lift Station No. 91, located at 305 Old Town Creek Road.
The discharge began around 10:15 a.m. and lasted approximately one hour and 30 minutes.
Officials said the untreated wastewater entered a drainage ditch that serves as a tributary to Town Creek.
Brunswick Regional Water and Sewer said crews identified the cause of the discharge and took corrective action Sunday to stop the release and prevent additional wastewater from escaping.
The utility said it is taking further steps to address the incident and prevent future discharges.
The public notice was issued in accordance with North Carolina state law.
Anyone seeking additional information can contact Brunswick Regional Water and Sewer at 910-371-9949.
