Aug. 8. [Updated] A No Swim Advisory was issued after a sewage spill into Lake Norman due to a power outage at a private lift station located at 21328 Nautique Blvd. in Cornelius. It’s the second spill at this address in less than three months.
Repairs are under way.
NEW: Charlotte-Mecklenburg Storm Water Services says the new spill amounted to 20 gallons.
CMSWS staff will take water quality samples to test for fecal coliform and will post results when available.
Sewage spills in 2021-23
2021
150 gallons on Yachtman Drive in February
458 gallons on Blakely Shores in March
405 gallons on Paradise Cove in June
200 gallons on Paradise Cove in July
50 gallons on Peninsula Club in September
2,695 gallons on Queensdale in December
2022
520 gallons on Davidson Street in February
84 gallons on Mainsail in March
120 gallons on Peninsula Club in March
630 gallons on Spinnakers Reach in April
600 gallons on Meta in June
515 gallons on Holiday Lane in July
93 gallons on Belle Isle in October
2023
460 gallons Torrence Chapel Estates Circle May 30
8,000 gallons 21328 Nautique June 11
700 gallons 18630 Jetton July 4
(Gallons unknown) 21328 Nautique Aug. 8