Northwest Charlotte sees 1.6k+ gallons of wastewater spill: Charlotte Water

CHARLOTTE ( QUEEN CITY NEWS ) — About 1,610 gallons of wastewater have spilled into Stewart Creek in the Catawba River Watershed, according to Charlotte Water.

The incident happened in the 600 block of State Street in between the Seversville and Smallwood neighborhoods.

Officials say a pipe failed, causing the overflow.

“A majority of wastewater overflows can be prevented with your help,” says Charlotte Water spokesperson Cam Coley. “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 Water has released a guide on what can and cannot go into the sewer system:

• Paper towels, wipes, hair, cotton swabs, feminine products, dental floss, coffee grounds and excess food go into the trash .
• Only toilet paper goes into the toilet .
• Soap suds, small amounts of food scraps, and liquids (excluding fats, oils, or grease) can go into the kitchen sink .
• Used and expired oils and grease go to full-service recycling centers .

Call 311 or 704-336-7600 any time of day to report a sewage spill.

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