Wastewater Spill Reported After Sewer Line Is Damaged By Construction

JOHNSTON COUNTY – A construction mishap led to the discharge of approximately 3,000 gallons of untreated wastewater into a local waterway on Monday, Oct. 6 according to Johnston County officials.

The spill occurred in the 100 block of 110 Ellsworth Drive in Garner, where a private contractor reportedly damaged a public sewer main during construction work. The breach allowed untreated wastewater to flow into surface water connected to Mountain Branch, a tributary of Middle Creek.

The North Carolina Division of Water Resources was notified Monday and is currently reviewing the incident.

Residents with questions or concerns can contact Johnston County Public Utilities at 919-989-5075.