PUBLIC NOTICE: Major Wastewater Discharge Reported to EPD
EPD Coastal District
400 Commerce Center Drive
Brunswick, GA 31523
Date of Major Discharge: Friday, August 1, 2025
Report Submitted: Saturday August 2, 2025
Location of Major Discharge: Vicinity of S Rogers Street at 32,095730, -81.256024 Pooler, GA
Cause of Discharge: Force main pipe failure
Final Estimated Discharge: 138,000 gallons
Receiving Waters: No waters impacted
Corrective Action Taken: Isolated broken pipe, used liquid vacuum truck to recover material and clean area, replaced pipe section, neutralized the affected area with calcium hydroxide.
Spill Status: Corrective action completed. No further discharge occurring. No waters of the state affected.
Corrective Action Taken to Prevent Future Discharge: Section of failed pipe replaced.
Signs Posted: Saturday August 2, 2025
Media/Health Department/Other Outlets Notified: Local media and the Chatham County Health Department
Contact: Charles Heino, O: (912) 445-0050, M: (912) 445-1884
City of Pooler • 100 SW Hwy 80 • Pooler, Georgia 31322 • (912) 748-726
08/01/2025 5:52 PM – TRAFFIC IMPACTS: Please be aware of potential traffic impacts on Rogers Street. Crews are actively working to repair a sewer leak, Updates will be made as further information is available.
