The Town of Southern Pines had a discharge of approximately 1,280 gallons of untreated wastewater near 265 Turner Street on Friday.
The untreated wastewater was discharged into an unnamed tributary of Aberdeen Creek.
The Town Utilities Division was notified of the event at approximately 12:45 p.m. on Friday.
The town said in a news release that all efforts to mitigate wastewater release were taken, and the system was returned to service at approximately 2:30 p.m. on Friday, and cleanup/sanitizing efforts were conducted.
For further information, please call TOSP Public Works at (910) 692-1983 during normal work hours, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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