Heavy rains lead to discharge at GP

Posted on February 26, 2021

Heavy rains and a lift station pump malfunction resulted in the local Georgia-Pacific (GP) Foley Mill temporarily halting production last Friday to address a wastewater release into the Fenholloway River.

“During a significant rain event, our lift station pump malfunctioned, causing the mill to discharge storm water and process water directly to the Fenholloway River on Feb. 19 at 2:30 a.m.,” GP Foley Public Affairs Manager Scott Mixon stated.

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