The Cherokee County Water and Sewerage Authority reported an estimated 85,671 gallon major spill occurred June 30.
The spill, caused by a leak in the force main, occurred at the Pilgrim’s Pride Corporation pump station at Univeter Road and discharged into Blankets Creek at Ash Street.
The crew repaired the 16-inch force main with a solid sleeve and added three new flange packs. To further secure the pipe, a steel threaded rod was added on each side…