CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Officials are investigating after a second illegal dumping of hazardous materials may have occurred in Charlotte’s sewer system. This time ethanol was found in Sugar Creek.Β
It’s believed to have happened in the pipes that feed into Sugar Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant off Tyvola Road.Β There is no threat to Charlotte’s drinking water.Β
The utilities department has shut down Sugar Creek plant’s operation and is diverting the water to an isolated containment basin.Β
Anyone with information about this case is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600.
