Madison Park

??‹The Mecklenburg County Health Department is advising against drinking, fishing and/or bathing in Little Sugar Creek between East 36th Street and Parkwood Avenue and a tributary to Little Sugar Creek at East 27th Street and North Davidson Streets in Charlotte due to elevated levels of chemical contaminants.

Results from testing performed by Charlotte-Mecklenburg Storm Water Services in January 2016 have revealed elevated levels of trichloroethylene (TCE) and perchloroethylene (PCE) in the waters of Little Sugar Creek between East 36th Street and Parkwood Avenue near Cordelia Park and elevated levels of PCE in a tributary to Little Sugar Creek located at the intersection of East 27th and North Davidson Streets.

TCE and PCE are colorless, nonflammable liquids that are used in a variety of commercial and industrial processes. These chemicals may cause cancer through multiple routes of exposure, including inhalation and ingestion. The source of the contamination in Little Sugar Creek is currently under investigation, but is thought to be associated with industrial activities in the area.

Ongoing sampling is being performed by Charlotte-Mecklenburg Storm Water Services. The affected area will be posted with warning signs. Notification will be issued when the advisory for TCE and PCE in Little Sugar Creek is lifted.

Elevated levels of TCE and PCE have not been detected in water sampling performed in other areas of Little Sugar Creek in Mecklenburg County; however, these waters are subject to contamination from a variety of sources and are not to be used for drinking and/or bathing. Infrequent human contact such as fishing and wading are not currently restricted on these waters. More info on fish consumption advisories.

More information is available by calling 311.