Posted 08.10.2024
PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE OF DISCHARGE- TREATED & PARTIALLY TREATED WASTEWATER
Brunswick County Public Utilities had a bypass of both treated (disinfected) and partially treated wastewater at the West Brunswick Regional Water Reclamation Facility located at 235 Grey Water Road in Supply, NC. The release occurred intermittently and began on August 9, 2024 at 4:30 AM and concluded August 9, 2024 at 1:00 PM. The bypass occurred due to exponential rains and corresponding effluent flows associated with Tropical Storm Debby. At times flows reached over 8,200 gallons per minute (gpm), which overwhelmed the storage capacity of the facility’s chlorine contact chambers.
It is believed approximately 830,000 to 860,000 gallons total of combined treated (disinfected) and partially treated wastewater were released to an onsite stormwater pond. Due to the torrential rains associated with Tropical Storm Debby, the stormwater pond is discharging through the emergency overflow, which drains to a tributary of the Lockwood Folly River. Sampling of the affected site is ongoing.
This notice is required by NC General Statutes Article 21 Chapter 143.215.1C.
No action is required by the public at this time. Additional information will be provided if action is necessary.
For any questions regarding this notice please contact the following:
Matthew Henry
Wastewater Superintendent
Brunswick County Public Utilities
910-253-2657
Posted 08.08.2024
PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE OF DISCHARGE- TREATED & PARTIALLY TREATED WASTEWATER
Brunswick County Public Utilities had a bypass of both treated (disinfected) and partially treated wastewater at the West Brunswick Regional Water Reclamation Facility located at 235 Grey Water Road in Supply, NC. The release occurred intermittently and began on August 7, 2024 at 6:00 PM and concluded August 8, 2024 at 12:00 PM. The bypass occurred due to exponential rains and corresponding effluent flows associated with Tropical Storm Debby. At times flows reached over 8,400 gallons per minute (gpm), which overwhelmed the storage capacity of the facility’s chlorine contact chambers.
It is believed approximately 570,000 gallons total of combined treated (disinfected) and partially treated wastewater were released to an onsite stormwater pond. Due to the torrential rains associated with Tropical Storm Debby, the stormwater pond is discharging through the emergency overflow, which drains to a tributary of the Lockwood Folly River. Sampling of the affected site is ongoing.
This notice is required by NC General Statutes Article 21 Chapter 143.215.1C.
No action is required by the public at this time. Additional information will be provided if action is necessary.
For any questions regarding this notice please contact the following:
Matthew Henry
Wastewater Superintendent
Brunswick County Public Utilities
910-253-2657