Another sewage spill has just occurred on Lake Norman after a wastewater line was damaged in Cornelius, according to local officials.
The overflow happened near Harbor Light Boulevard, where officials estimate about 100 gallons of sewage entered the lake.
Officials with Charlotte Water said a contractor accidentally damaged a low-pressure sewer pipe, triggering the spill.
Many homes along Lake Norman rely on low-pressure sewer systems that pump wastewater to Charlotte Water’s treatment plants.
Although this spill resulted from construction damage, officials say many sewage spills can be prevented with proper household habits.
Charlotte Water urges residents to throw items like wipes, paper towels, hair, cotton swabs, feminine products, dental floss, coffee grounds, and excess food in the trash.
Only toilet paper should be flushed, officials said.
Used oils and grease should also be taken to a full-service recycling center instead of poured down drains.
Anyone who suspects a sewage spill is encouraged to call 311 or 704-336-7600, which are monitored 24 hours a day.
