Wastewater Spills

Importance of Reporting Spills

Spills are damaging to the environment and unhealthy to humans and animal life. To report a spill from manholes, clean outs, and in to creeks, please call customer service at 919-775-8215.

By working together, we can keep our environment healthy and the wastewater system operating properly. Let's all do our part.

Cause of Wastewater Spills

The following can cause wastewater spills:

  • Damage to the wastewater lines
  • Incompatible items discharged into the system
  • Mechanical and structural failures
  • Power outages
  • Rain and infiltration
  • Vandalism

System Performance Reports

TriRiver Water provides an annual report of system performance to the state and to system customers. This is published annually. View the Annual Wastewater Reports online.