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-Press Release, City of Henderson
The City of Henderson’s Sewer Collection System bypassed approximately 243,000 gallons of untreated water on June 17, 2020, due to inflow/infiltration from the heavy rain.
The overflow occurred at Neatherly St, E Rockspring St, the intersection of Pinkston St and Farrar Ave., Pinkston St. (Green Acres outfall), Alexander Ave., Willow Ln., 1812 BrookRun, 409 Harriett St., and Bridgers St.
Approximately 243,000 gallons of untreated water entered a tributary to Sandy Creek and Redbud Creek. Approximately 21,000 gallons were contained on the ground.
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The City of Henderson’s Sewer Collection System bypassed approximately 255,750 gallons of untreated water on June 16-17, 2020, due to inflow/infiltration from the heavy rain.
The overflow occurred at 51 Vance Academy Road, 1646 W. Andrews Avenue, 1416 Rock Mill Road and 482 Rock Mill Road.
Approximately 11,250 gallons of untreated water entered a tributary to Sandy Creek, approximately 55,500 gallons entered Sandy Creek, 39,000 gallons entered Nutbush Creek and approximately 150,000 gallons were released into RedBud Creek.
North Carolina General Statutes Article 21 Chapter 143.215.1c requires a press release for all bypasses of 1,000 gallons or more that enter surface waters.
Questions concerning this matter should be directed to the Public Works ORC Joey Long Jr at (252) 226-4492 or Andy Perkinson at (252) 431-6117.