October 21, 2026 – Notice of discharge of untreated sewage

Notice of discharge of untreated sewage

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Oct. 21, 2026 – 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:

The University of North Carolina at Charlotte experienced a discharge of untreated wastewater on Oct. 16, 2026, measuring an estimated 2,000 gallons from its collection system components located near Atkins Library on Library Lane. The untreated wastewater was discharged into Toby Creek. The University took immediate action to stop the discharge and prevent further discharge.

The NC Division of Water Resources was notified of the event and is reviewing the matter.

For more information, contact the UNC Charlotte Office of Media Relations at mediarelations@charlotte.edu.