Sewage spill off Torrence Chapel Estates Circle
Torrence Chapel Estates Circle
May 29. [UPDATED May 30] Roughly 460 gallons of sewage spilled into Lake Norman from a damaged pipe on Torrence Chapel Estates Circle on Saturday, according to Charlotte-Mecklenburg Storm Water Services (CMSWS). A “No Swimming” advisory is in effect on Knox Cove.
[New] CMSWS on Tuesday morning said the no swim advisory remains in effect. It will most likely be lifted later this week.
The damage was caused by a private contractor while performing horizontal drilling. The pipe has been repaired and the discharge discontinued.
CMSWS is monitoring water quality in the area until bacteria levels are determined to be suitable for human contact at which time the no swimming advisory will be lifted.
Sewage spills in 2021-22
(2021)
150 gallons on Yachtman Drive in February
458 gallons on Blakely Shores in March
405 gallons on Paradise Cove in June
200 gallons on Paradise Cove in July
50 gallons on Peninsula Club in September
2,695 gallons on Queensdale in December
2022
520 gallons on Davidson Street in February
84 gallons on Mainsail in March
120 gallons on Peninsula Club in March
630 gallons on Spinnakers Reach in April
600 gallons on Meta in June
515 gallons on Holiday Lane in July
93 gallons on Belle Isle in October
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That’s why we sold our boat and do not put one toe in Lake Norman.
Does not seem like these contractors have latest schematics of what is underground
Schematics? We don’t need no stinking schematics. We got a job to do.
Schematics? We don’t need no stinking schematics. We got a job to do.
Wonder if there are ever any consequences for the contractor’s negligence as a result of these spills? Other than being on the hook to repair the damaged sewer pipes, do they get fined by environmental regulators? Compensate the CMSWS for the expenses incurred in monitoring and remediation? Otherwise have to compensate harmed parties? Or is this another one of those costs that’s being shifted onto the unsuspecting public?
Totally agree with you. How come the contractor is not named?