Sewage spill of 14,400 gallons in Durham, N.C., raises environmental concerns
(UI) — A post-Christmas sewage mishap unfolded in Durham, North Carolina, leading to an overflow of approximately 14,400 gallons of untreated wastewater from a sewer line. The City of Durham Department of Water Management reported this, according to CBS 17.
Authorities were alerted around 11:34 a.m. on Tuesday to an overflowing manhole in the 1000 block of Wedgewood Lane.
The spill, which occurred in a neighborhood, was traced back to a clogged sewer line caused by nonwoven materials such as flushable wipes and rags, according to CBS 17. The wastewater spilled into Northeast Creek North Prong Tributary. Swift action was taken by city crews, who successfully cleared the blockage, created a dam downstream in the creek, and redirected the untreated wastewater back into the sewer system, ultimately halting the spill by approximately 1:10 p.m.
Despite the incident, officials emphasized that no discernible threats to people, property, or the environment were observed. A public advisory reiterated the strict adherence to discharging only water, human waste, and toilet paper into the sewer system. The city urged residents to refrain from introducing nonwoven materials like flushable wipes and rags, as well as fats, oils, and greases (FOGs) into sinks or toilets, highlighting their role in contributing to sanitary sewer overflows.
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