Water department does testing in Asheboro

ASHEBORO — The City of Asheboro’s water resources division is conducting sewer smoke testing in the area of Dixieland Acres neighborhood through the end of this week.

The project was to begin Sept. 8 and go through Sept. 19.

Door hangers were distributed in the impacted area to notify residents.

Waste spill reported

The City of Asheboro reported that there was a wastewater overflow of approximately 1,250 gallons from a sewer main near 330 West Presnell St.

The overflow detected Sept. 3 was due to “pipe failure,” according to the city. The overflow reached Haskett’s Creek.

The city’s report said that drinking water wasn’t affected.

House Bill 1160, which the General Assembly enacted in July 1999, requires that municipalities, animal operations, industries and others who operate waste handling systems issue news releases when a waste spill of 1,000 gallons or more reaches surface waters.

Golf course to reopen

Asheboro Municipal Golf Course is scheduled to open for play Monday after closing for a week for maintenance and aeration activities.