BRUNSWICK COUNTY — Brunswick County Public Utilities reported a discharge of untreated wastewater from a damaged sewer line tap near 101 S. Middleton Dr. in Calabash after a two-inch sewer tap gate valve failed
According to a public notice, the sanitary sewer overflow was discovered by Public Utilities staff at approximately 1:12 p.m. on Jan. 28. Staff investigated the site and determined the valve failure caused the discharge. Crews began repairing the valve at approximately 1:30 p.m. and completed the repair by 2:15 p.m. the same day.
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County officials estimate approximately 34,650 gallons of untreated wastewater were released and reached Little Cawcaw Swamp. Downstream sampling and remediation of the affected site have been completed.
Officials stated no action is required by the public at this time and said additional information will be provided if further action becomes necessary.
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