Following Hurricane Florence, the metered average monthly flow of Dunn’s sewer collection system nearly doubled. The town believed that excessive pressure during Hurricane Florence had compromised its sewer infrastructure, causing increased inflow and infiltration. Golden LEAF Disaster Recovery Grant Program funds were used for professional fees to assess the town’s sewer infrastructure, identify areas of damage and recommended repairs, as well as for costs related to engineering and construction to repair sewer infrastructure damaged as a result of Hurricane Florence. The town also received an Asset Inventory Assessment grant award from the N.C. Department of Environmental Quality that contributed to the success of this project.
