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Contact: Patrick Smith
Phone: 336-373-2033
City Reports Untreated Sewage Discharge
GREENSBORO, NC -- (January 23, 2011) -- The City of Greensboro reports a discharge of approximately 3,000 gallons of untreated wastewater from a sewer main located at 3835 Raintree Dr. The discharge occurred for about five and a half hours on January 21, and was due to an eight-inch main stopped with grease. The untreated wastewater entered South Buffalo 2 tributary of the Haw River basin. The main was unstopped with a Vactor-Sewer Jet Truck to prevent further discharge. Several fire hydrants were open for fresh water to flush the creek and lime was spread on surface areas.
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The City works with the community to improve the quality of life for residents through inclusion, diversity, and trust. As the seventh largest employer in Greensboro, the City has a professional staff of 2,800 employees who maintain the values of honesty, integrity, stewardship, and respect. The City is governed by a council-manager form of government with a mayor and eight council members. For more information on the City, visit www.greensboro-nc.gov or call 373-CITY (2489).
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