HICKORY, NC (WBTV) -
The
City of Hickory
experienced two sanitary sewer overflows on Monday due to heavy rains in
the area.
The
first sanitary sewer overflow occurred at the 2200 Block of 4th Street, NE and consisted
of approximately 3,500 gallons.
The
overflow was caused by the heavy rain that overloaded the system. The overflow
was discharged into Falling Creek of the Catawba River basin.
The
second sanitary sewer overflow occurred at a pumping station off 6th Street, NW
and consisted of approximately 12,000 gallons.
This overflow was caused by the heavy rain that overloaded the system.
The overflow was discharged into the Catawba River.
These
sanitary sewer overflows occurred as the City of Hickory received large amounts of
rainfall. Across the City of Hickory rainfall amounts
varied between 3.5 and 6.7 inches for the 24-hour period, with predominant
rainfall occurring between 5 a.m. and noon.
The
Mooresville Regional Office of the Division of Water Quality was notified, and
the spills had no negative impact on the environment. If you have any questions about this
overflow, call the City of Hickory
Public Utilities Department at (828) 323-7427.
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