CHARLOTTE – (News release) Charlotte Water crews responded to a wastewater overflow on 1938 Choyce Circle on Thursday, September 21st. An estimated 2,840 gallons reached Sugar Creek in the Catawba River Watershed. A pipe failure caused the overflow.
“A majority of wastewater overflows can be prevented with your help,” said Cam Coley, spokesperson at Charlotte Water. “Anything put in plumbing or a manhole can cause wastewater overflows, spilling raw sewage into your street, your creek or even inside your own home. Even products labeled as ‘flushable’ do not breakdown in the sewer system and can contribute to clogging.”
Charlotte Waters says this is how the community can help:
- Toss in the trash: paper towels, wipes, hair, cotton swabs, feminine products, dental floss, coffee grounds, and excess food.
- Toss in the toilet: only toilet paper.
- Kitchen sink: soap suds, small amounts of foods from plate, and liquids (no fats, oils, or grease).
- Take to a full-service recycling center: used and expired oils and grease.
If you suspect a sewage spill, call 311 or 704-336-7600. They respond 24 hours-a-day.
Charlotte Water crews maintain more than 4,475 miles of wastewater pipe. Charges from monthly water bills fund preventative maintenance, emergency response, and the safe daily delivery of more than 91 million gallons of wastewater to treatment plants, where wastewater is treated to high water quality standards and released back into our waterways.
To learn more, go to www.charlottewater.org.
