03.05.22 Discharge Notice.

Notice of Discharge of Untreated Sewage

The Town of Shallotte had a discharge of untreated wastewater from our force main located
at the intersection of Wall St. and Main St of approximately 14,000 gallons. The discharge
occurred on the night of March 5th 2022 for approximately 2 hours. The untreated wastewater
entered into the Shallotte River in the Lumber River Basin. The broken line was immediately
repaired to prevent further discharge. This notice was required by North Carolina General
Statutes, Article 21, Chapter 143.215.1C For more information contact the Town of Shallotte at
910.754.4032.

Press Release

Notification of Discharge of Untreated Sewage

North Carolina General Statute 143.215.1C requires that the owner or operator of any
wastewater collection or treatment works to issue a press release when an untreated
wastewater discharge of 1,000 gallons or more reaches surface waters.

In accordance with that regulation, the following news release has been prepared and issued to
media in the affected county.

The Town of Shallotte had a discharge of untreated wastewater from our force main located at
the intersection of Wall St. and Main St of approximately 14,000 gallons. The discharge
occurred on the night of March 5th 2022 for approximately 2 hours. The untreated wastewater
entered into the Shallotte River in the Lumber River Basin. The broken line was immediately
repaired to prevent further discharge.

The Division of Emergency Management was notified of the event on 3/06/2022 and is
reviewing the matter. For more information please contact the Town of Shallotte at
910.754.4032.