Flooding from Tropical Depression Chantal damaged wastewater systems in Durham and Hillsborough last week, sending millions of gallons of sewage into the Eno River.
Durham reported 6.8 million gallons of untreated wastewater spilled into the Eno River, while Hillsborough reported 188,000 gallons, according to the N.C. Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Water Resources (DWR).
“DWR reminds the public to exercise caution near floodwaters, and to not swim in floodwaters,” the agency said. “Floodwaters may contain sewage, hazards and unknown substances and should be avoided.”…