JACKSONVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — The City of Jacksonville said a by-pass pump malfunction led to 35,751 gallons of untreated sewage to be spilled on May 18.
Officials said that the spillage occurred at Mill Creek near the area of Dewitt Street and started at 2:30am. Crews stopped the spill at 8am.
The City said that at no time was city drinking water compromised and there is no danger to the public. Crews have deployed chlorine tablets and pelletized lime at the site and will continue to sample in multiple locations
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The Division of Water Resources was notified of the event and is reviewing the matter. For more information contact the City of Jacksonville at 910 938-5249.
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