Morehead City officials say an estimated 1,500 gallons of untreated wastewater was discharged Monday into Peletier Creek, which flows into Bogue Sound.
According to a Morehead City press release, the discharge occurred at South Coral Drive, near the Virginia Avenue intersection.
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The issue was due to underground roots that caused a crack in the pipes.
Morehead City crews were on site within 10 minutes of the discovery and all repairs were made within an hour, according to the press release.
The state Division of Water Resources was notified of the discharge and is reviewing the matter, town officials said.
