BENSON – The Town of Benson reported a discharge of untreated sewage from the wastewater collection system at the intersection of W Martin Street and N Wall Street. It occurred over a period of about 7 hours on Thursday. Approximately 4,000 gallons spilled.
The untreated wastewater entered into the Driving Branch stream in the Neuse River Basin. The discharge was caused by the infiltration of stormwater into the sewer system following heavy rainfall.
The overflows consisted primarily of stormwater that has infiltrated the sanitary sewer system, officials said. Crews are continuing to actively search for unknown locations where inflow and infiltration of stormwater has occurred.
Anyone with questions about the wastewater discharge can contact the Benson Town Hall at 919-894-3553.
