An estimated 100,000 gallons of wastewater was released from a failed force main near the intersection of Burnt Church Road and Ann Smith Drive in Bluffton on Saturday, according to the Beaufort-Jasper Water and Sewer Authority.
The overflow began at 11 a.m. and was stopped by BJWSA crews around 2:30 p.m. Crews remained on the scene into Saturday evening cleaning up and repairing the 16-inch collection main, which was expected to be returned to service.
The wastewater did not reach any local waterways, BJWSA said. Signs were posted in the area to inform the public…