The problem occurred in a pipe joint on Pine Street between Summit and High streets, and involved between 500 and 1,000 gallons, according to city officials.
"One of our Environmental Specialists discovered the release during a routine creek walk inspection," said Steve Payne, Environmental & Treatment Division Manager for the Gainesville Public Utilities Department. "The release occurred due to a crack in a pipe joint."
Payne said the problem was corrected and the (Georgia) Environmental Protection Division was notified.
Flat Creek is a tributary of Lake Lanier.
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