News

Lower Neuse Riverkeeper eyes wastewater issues on Broad Creek

Environmental, Sound Rivers

Posted on August 5th, 2021

Your Lower Neuse Riverkeeper Katy Hunt spent Thursday taking water samples to test for E. coli at Broad Creek (off the Neuse River) near a wastewater treatment plant. Residents living near the facility have been dealing with noise and smell for years, as well as sewage spilling from the tanks, most recently last July. Residents are concerned the facility is not operating in a way that’s best for the river or themselves.

“I am looking into the facility’s history of compliance to see if things are on the up and up. There will also be a meeting with a representative of the facility, hopefully soon, to discuss the residents’ concerns,” Katy said.

We will post updates when more information about the samples and the meeting are available.

Related News

OYSTER ROAST 2026: Everything you need to know! September 2nd 2026
Riverkeeper, councilman urge residents to speak up for Rocky Mount’s water November 5th 2026
Slocum sampling in the home stretch November 5th 2026
Blounts Creek baseline data collection continues November 5th 2026
Greenville trash trap nets a lot of trash … and volunteers! November 5th 2026
Trash trap maintenance: Smithfield, Clayton edition October 29th 2026
Rain garden renovation wraps up at Nash Co. schools October 29th 2026