-Press Release, City of Henderson
Notification of Discharge of Untreated Wastewater
General Statute 143-215.1C requires that the owner or operator of any wastewater collection or treatment works to issue a press release when untreated wastewater discharge of 1,000 gallons or more reaches surface waters.
In accordance with that regulation, the following news release has been prepared and issued to media in the affected county:
The City of Henderson had a discharge of untreated wastewater on August 2, 2018, of an estimated 5,400 gallons at the Sandy Creek Pump Station, located at 482 Rock Mill Road. The untreated wastewater was discharged into the Sandy Creek in the Tar Pamlico River Basin. The Division of Water Resources was notified of the event on August 3, 2018, and is reviewing the matter. For more information contact the City of Henderson Water Reclamation Facility at 252-431-6080.
The City of Henderson’s Sewer Collection System bypassed approximately 2,845 gallons of untreated water on August 2, 2018, due to infiltration/inflow in the sewer main during heavy rainfall. This occurred behind Highland Green Apartments just off South Pinkston Street, Bridgers Street, East Rockspring Street and the intersection of Pinkston and Farrar Avenue. The overflow entered Sandy Creek. Questions concerning this matter should be directed to the Public Services ORC, Joey Long, Jr. at 252-226-4492 or Andy Perkinson at 252-431-6117.