Several callers phoned the Tribune office late last week to voice concern about a potential water spillage near the Town of Weaverville's water reservoir tank near Reems Creek Golf Club.
Weaverville Public Works Director Larry Sprinkle said the spillage was the result of a flushing incident, a normal procedure for water departments to maintain the quality of water. According to Sprinkle, water used for flushing the system is generally discharged from the drain valve. However, the flushing water last week discharged from the overflow valve.
Sprinkle said public works personnel worked with a SCADA system last week, which tracks and collects data for the department. The overflow valve was left on after the testings were completed. As a result, the water used for flushing emptied out of the overflow valve, thus dumping the excess in an unusual area.
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