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2,000 Gallons Of Wastewater Spills In A Jacksonville Waterway

PRE News & Ideas | By Jared Brumbaugh

Published January 9, 2020 at 9:17 AM EST

About 2,000 gallons of untreated wastewater has spilled into Thompson School Creek in Jacksonville. According to a news release, a contractor was removing culverts Tuesday afternoon when a nearby undocumented line off a wastewater main broke. The City’s environmental team responded to the spill, installing a boom, which contained about a thousand gallons of wastewater. The incident remains under investigation and review is expected by the State. The work to remove the culverts is part of a project to restore Thompson School Creek, which is a tributary of Wilson Bay.

Jared Brumbaugh

Jared Brumbaugh is the Assistant General Manager for Public Radio East. An Eastern North Carolina native, Jared began his professional public radio career at Public Radio East while he was a student at Craven Community College earning his degree in Electronics Engineering Technology. During his 15+ years at Public Radio East, he has served as an award-winning journalist, producer, and on-air host. When not at the station, Jared enjoys hiking, traveling, and honing his culinary skills.

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