City of Trenton Responds After Kayaker Finds Smelly Sludge in Creek Near Wastewater Plant

City of Trenton responds after kayaker finds smelly sludge in creek near wastewater plant

Tripp shared photos and videos showing thick, foul-smelling sludge in the water which he claims was not properly treated. Additionally, he reported finding a large number of dead fish downstream from the facility.

City of Trenton Reports Wastewater Discharge into Lookout Creek

City of Trenton Reports Wastewater Discharge into Lookout Creek TRENTON, Ga. — The City of Trenton has issued a public notice following a temporary issue at its wastewater treatment facility that resulted in a discharge into Lookout Creek. According to Mayor Alex Case, the incident occurred on April 10 around 2:00 p.m. when a clarifier system—used to remove solids from wastewater—became clogged. The blockage caused a buildup of sludge and led to…