Fayetteville Sewer Spill Sends 8,000 Gallons Into Creek

City of Fayetteville contractors stopped an approximately 8,000-gallon sewer spill Monday afternoon, March 30, 2026, near 272 North Glynn Street after a major blockage caused wastewater to flow into a Gingercake Creek tributary.

City officials said the spill happened when a downstream blockage at a manhole restricted the line. According to the city, crews found grease, several mopheads, rags, and other debris in the sewer system.

Contractors removed the foreign materials and mitigated the spill, city leaders said. Officials also increased monitoring in the area in an effort to prevent another incident.

The city is again asking residents not to place foreign matter into the public sewer system. Grease, cleaning materials, and other debris can collect in sewer lines, block flow, and contribute to spills that affect nearby waterways.

The incident’s impact extended to a tributary of Gingercake Creek, where the overflow entered after the blockage forced wastewater out of the system. City officials did not announce additional road closures or service interruptions tied to the spill.

Anyone with questions or concerns may contact Melvin Jackson at [email protected].