PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE OF DISCHARGE OF UNTREATED WASTEWATER
Brunswick County Public Utilities had a discharge of untreated wastewater from a force main isolation valve failure near W 9th St. & Hankinsville Rd., Southport, NC, on 09.19.2025. The sanitary sewer overflow (SSO) was discovered at approximately 7:30 a.m. Staff from Brunswick County Public Utilities investigated the site and determined valve leakage was the source of the discharge. County staff began repairing the valve at approximately 7:50 a.m. and completed the repair at 3:45 p.m. on 09.19.2025. It is believed approximately 17,458 gallons were discharged. and reached Cottage Creek near W 9th St. Downstream sampling and remediation of the affected site has been completed. 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:
Cliff Phipps
Collection Systems Superintendent
Brunswick County Public Utilities
910-253-2657