-information courtesy of Franklin County Public Information Officer James F. Hicks, III

Franklin County Public Utilities experienced a discharge of more than 32,000 gallons of untreated wastewater at the Industrial Park Pump Station. The discharge was the result of a complete mechanical system failure. The discharge started Friday, Feb. 9 and concluded on Saturday, Feb. 10.

The discharge of wastewater was estimated to be 32,400 gallons and approximately 20,000 gallons of the 32,400 gallons discharged reached the surface waters of Brandy Creek, according to information from Franklin County Public Information Officer James F. Hicks, III.

Franklin County Public Utilities staff was dispatched to the site and started cleanup after the discharge stopped.

Residents do not need to take any action at this time.

The Division of Water Quality was notified of this event on Feb. 10, 2024, and the matter is under review. For additional information concerning this event, please contact Franklin County Public Utilities at 919.556.6177.

Visit www.franklincountync.gov to learn more.