SHALLOTTE, N.C. (WECT) – Approximately 7,500 gallons of untreated wastewater were discharged from a force main in Shallotte on Saturday, Aug. 10, the town announced.
Per the Town of Shallotte, the main is located at 4830 Main St. and the discharge lasted for about 20 minutes.
“The untreated wastewater that was not recovered entered into the Shallotte River. The broken line was immediately repaired to prevent further discharge,” the announcement states.
The Division of Emergency Management is reviewing the incident. Those with questions are asked to contact the town at 910-754-4032.
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