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Sewer Spill In Wilmington Sends Wastewater Into Cape Fear River

Wastewater services were not interrupted by the spill, which was detected about seven this morning.

Wilmington, NC -- Wilmington's third sewage spill in four months sent about 15,000 gallons of wastewater into the Cape Fear River Sunday. City officials say the spill didn't threaten drinking water but advised residents not to make contact with water in the area of the spill. Wastewater services were not interrupted by the spill, which was detected about seven this morning. City crews diverted the wastewater back into the sewer system and officials said no additional wastewater flowed into the river after 2:00 pm. The cause of the break wasn't known tonight. In July, three million gallons of raw sewage spilled into Hewletts Creek after a force main broke. The same line ruptured again in September, allowing 750,000 gallons of waste flow into the creek.

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