WAKE FOREST, NC – The Town of Wake Forest recently received reports of a foul odor in the area of Kemble Ridge Drive. Town officials immediately investigated and traced the source of the odor to Tom's Creek. Further investigation revealed that a privately operated wastewater treatment facility was discharging untreated effluent into the creek.
Town staff immediately contacted the responsible company which is actively working to address the issue. Town staff have also coordinated with the City of Raleigh/Raleigh Water and notified the regional office of the NC Department of Environmental Quality (NCDEQ).
Community members are strongly urged to avoid contact with Tom's Creek until further notice. More specifically, please ensure that family members do not fish or engage in other recreational activities on or in the water and pets do not swim in or drink the water.
Additional information will be provided as it becomes available.