-Information courtesy Esther J. McCrackin, City Clerk, City of Henderson

Discharge of Untreated Wastewater

The City of Henderson experienced heavy rain on Sunday, March 3, 2019, that caused the Sandy Creek Pump Station to overflow and discharge untreated wastewater. The discharge was an estimated 10,800 gallons at the Sandy Creek Pump Station, located at 482 Rock Mill Road, and was discharged into Sandy Creek, a part of the Tar Pamlico River Basin.

The Division of Water Resources was notified of the event on Monday, March 4, 2019. The City continues to find sources of stormwater that is entering the system, as well as pumping efficiency to stop the overflows at the station.

For more information contact the City of Henderson Water Reclamation Facility at (252) 431-6080.