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Welcome to The Outfall – a podcast that explores the backstories of our water world and its infrastructure through unique stories. The Outfall is about sharing stories about topics we don’t think about. We aim to be more fun than serious, short than long, and hopefully more lively than dull.
When the Water Stopped: Helene’s 53-Day Siege on Asheville
The Outfall Podcast
17 minutes
2 months ago
When the Water Stopped: Helene’s 53-Day Siege on Asheville
When Hurricane Helene hit Asheville in September 2024, Water Resources Director David Melton watched his reservoir fill eight feet overnight and knew they were in trouble. Within hours, all three main transmission lines were gone, leaving 200,000 people without water for what would become a 53-day crisis. In this raw, unfiltered account, David shares the impossible decisions that kept a city alive – including the moment he told his staff, “The zombie apocalypse is here.” Visit the show notes here.
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The Outfall Podcast
Welcome to The Outfall – a podcast that explores the backstories of our water world and its infrastructure through unique stories. The Outfall is about sharing stories about topics we don’t think about. We aim to be more fun than serious, short than long, and hopefully more lively than dull.
