The Town of Mount Olive has reported a discharge of untreated sewer from the collection system’s manhole located at 408 Wilkins Farm Road. The spill was discovered on Wednesday, Jan. 10 at 7: a.m.; at 7:10 a.m. on Jan. 10 it had stopped.
A total of approximately 4,000 gallons reached service waters. The untreated waste entered the headwaters of the North East Cape Fear River. The spill occurred as a result of back-up generator failure.
The town is required by state law to report such spills.
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