FARRAGUT, Tenn. (Story courtesy of WVLT) – Apeople and animals should avoid the areaand prompted Town of Farragut officials to ask people to avoid the area, according to a post from the town.
“A First Utility District (FUD) sewer main break has contaminated North Fork Turkey Creek from Grigsby Chapel Road to the Fort Loudoun Reservoir,” the town said, adding that people and animals should avoid the area.
FUD posted a statement on the district’s website, giving a bit more detail.
“FUD’s contractor damaged a sewer line near the intersection of Grigsby Chapel Road and North Campbell Station Road, resulting in a sanitary sewer overflow,” the statement said. “The damage did not occur during excavation activities and was not detected by the contractor. First Utility District (FUD) did not receive direct customer reports related to the overflow, but was notified of the incident by the Town of Farragut at approximately 10:30 a.m. on Monday. FUD is coordinating immediate repairs to the damaged sewer line and is taking necessary actions to address reporting and compliance requirements with the State of Tennessee.”
The town also said those looking for more information could call FUD at 865-966-9741. There’s no word yet on how long the break will last.
