Forsyth County Reports Sewage Spill to Georgia EPD
In accordance with Environmental Protection Division regulations, this is notice that on Saturday, Jan. 1, 2022, a sewer spill was discovered at 2512 Daves Creek Drive near the intersection of Daves Creek Drive and Daves Creek Road. It is estimated that approximately 19,000 gallons of sewage spilled into Daves Creek. The spill was the result of blockage in the gravity sewer line caused by a buildup of grease, rags and gravel. The ground effected by the spill has been cleaned up and limed. Forsyth County is taking all necessary precautions and complying with EPD guidelines. The Georgia EPD was notified of the incident on Jan. 1, 2022, and stream monitoring has been established for a period of one year.
For additional information regarding this incident, please contact the Forsyth County Department of Water & Sewer, (770) 781-2160.