River News Archive:
3500 Gallons of Sewage Spills into French Broad River
2/14/25 ASHEVILLE - The Metropolitan Sewerage District of Buncombe County issued a notice about a wastewater discharge on Thursday. After days of heavy rain in western North Carolina, 3,500 gallons of untreated sewage was discharged on Old River Road. The area had...
Elevated bacteria levels found in French Broad River
7/29/24 ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Environmental non-profit Mountain True urges people to avoid swimming in the French Broad River at this time. Elevated bacteria levels found in French Broad River; public urged to avoid water for now. People are advised to hold off...
Are E.coli levels safe for tubing French Broad?
Are E.coli levels safe for tubing French Broad, WNC rivers July 4 weekend? What to know: ASHEVILLE - With sweltering temperatures in the 90’s forecasted for the July 4 weekend, many might be planning to celebrate Independence Day on the water while rafting,...