77,000 Gallons of Untreated Sewage Discharged into Gabriel's Creek
On April 21, approximately 77,000 gallons of untreated sewage were discharged into Gabriel's Creek due to operator error. The North Carolina Division of Water Resources is reviewing the incident for potential regulatory actions.
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On April 21, a discharge of approximately 77,000 gallons of untreated sewage occurred at the wastewater treatment facility in Mars Hill, North Carolina, affecting Gabriel's Creek. The North Carolina Division of Water Resources was informed of the incident on April 22, and an investigation into the operator error is underway.
The facility's five-day report will be reviewed to determine regulatory responses, including possible enforcement actions. Gabriel's Creek is designated as a Class C waterway, which may face ecological impacts due to nutrient overload from the spill. No water-borne illnesses have been reported as of April 27, but the incident raises concerns about water quality and ecosystem health.
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