Last Updated on February 20, 2024 2:08 pm
UPDATE Tuesday, February 20 – The situation was discovered below Varsity Gym, according to Mike Trivette, Utilities Operations Superintendent for the Town of Boone. He tells WataugaOnline that there were signs of sewage getting into the water. They discovered that an old sewage line had collapsed.
Utility crews walked the storm drain as far as they could and then used cameras to view the rest of the area, he noted. They were able to make the necessary repairs.
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North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1C requires that the owner or operator of any
wastewater collection or treatment works to issue a press release when an untreated wastewater
discharge of 1,000 gallons or more reaches surface waters. In accordance with that regulation. The following news release has been prepared and issued to media in the affected county.
Sunday, February 19 – The Town of Boone had a discharge of untreated wastewater on February 16, 2024 of an estimated 7,000 gallons located in the area of 346 Howard Street. The discharge started at 2:00 p.m. and continued until 9 p.m.. The untreated wastewater was discharged into the Boone Creek
in the New River River Basin.
The Division of Water Resources was notified of the event on February 16, 2024 and is
reviewing the matter. For more information contact the Town of Boone at (828) 268-6200.
