Officials in Mitchell County, North Carolina, are working to restore water and wastewater services after severe flooding from Hurricane Helene left the county’s primary wastewater treatment facility in Spruce Pine inoperable.
Although some areas have regained water services, Spruce Pine's wastewater plant remains offline, leading to untreated wastewater potentially flowing into local rivers and streams. Efforts to educate residents about avoiding flushing are ongoing, and the county faces extensive damage, including destroyed homes and businesses. The timeline for full restoration is still unknown. Read more from the Asheville Citizen Times.
Water Utility Employee Rescued After Fall in Treatment Plant
First responders recently rescued a water utility employee
