FARRAGUT, Tenn. (WVLT) — A sewage leak resulted in a complete loss of aquatic life within a 1.5-mile section of the North Fork of Turkey Creek, according to the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency.
The leak contaminated the water for five days. First Utility District crews collected water samples Tuesday to test bacteria levels from the sewage waste that seeped into the creek. The utility fixed the leak Monday afternoon.
TWRA’s aquatic habitat biologist confirmed the complete loss but said current conditions prevent determining an exact number of fish and other organisms lost, according to Matthew Cameron, Region IV public information officer for TWRA…