Greenville Wastewater Overflow Reported at Kimbell Court
Residents should avoid contact with Langston Creek following a 21,000-gallon wastewater spill.
Updated on Oct. 9, 2026 in Home Cleaning
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Approximately 21,000 gallons of untreated wastewater overflowed from a manhole near 21 Kimbell Court in Greenville. Public safety officials have posted caution signs downstream to protect residents.
Why it matters
The spill introduces untreated waste into the local environment, necessitating safety precautions for those near Langston Creek. Local drinking water remains unaffected by the incident.
The overflow involved 21,000 gallons of wastewater near 21 Kimbell Court. Caution signs will remain posted along the impacted creek area for 10 days.
The players
S.C. Department of Environmental Services
The state agency responsible for overseeing environmental quality and managing public health responses to contamination events.
The details
The overflow was triggered by a blockage in the wastewater collection system caused by grease and rags being flushed into the pipes. This buildup forced the excess wastewater out through the manhole at the Kimbell Court location. Crews have been notified to address the system integrity and manage the cleanup process.
Timeline
The wastewater overflow occurred on October 8, 2026.
The Home Front
This spill follows the standard incident reporting protocols mandated under the Clean Water Act's sanitary sewer overflow reporting requirements. Such events highlight the vulnerability of residential plumbing systems to non-flushable materials like grease and rags.
Avoid any recreational contact with the water in Langston Creek until the 10-day safety period concludes. To prevent future household-related backups, ensure that only human waste and toilet paper are flushed, keeping grease and rags out of your home plumbing.
The takeaway
Large-scale spills often stem from common household disposal habits that accumulate within the municipal sewer lines. Homeowners can help prevent future overflows by properly disposing of cooking grease in the trash rather than the kitchen sink.
Further reading
For guidance on maintaining home plumbing systems, visit our Home Cleaning section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by WSPA 7News.
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