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-Press Release, City of Henderson

BYPASS OF UNTREATED WASTEWATER

The City of Henderson’s Sewer Collection System bypassed approximately 72,020 gallons of untreated water on November 12, 2020, due to inflow/infiltration from heavy rain.

The overflows occurred at Sandy Creek Pump Station and several manholes, including 830 Parham Street, Neatherly Street, the intersection of Pinkston Street/Farrar Avenue, the intersection of Alexander Avenue/S. Elizabeth Street, S. Pinkston Street (Green Acres), E. Rockspring Street and the intersection of Alexander Avenue/Willow Lane.

Approximately 66,770 gallons of untreated water entered a tributary to Sandy Creek and Nutbush Creek. Approximately 5,250 gallons were contained on the ground.

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 Joey Long Jr, Collection System ORC, at (252) 226-4492, Christy Lipscomb, HWRF Interim Director/ORC, at (252) 430-9387 or Public Works Director Andy Perkinson at (252) 431-6117.