MAWSS reports 3 wastewater overflows after severe weather

Pat O'Donnell
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MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Mobile Area Water & Sewer System responded to three wastewater overflows in the Mobile area on Monday due to heavy rainfall, according to a release.

Wastewater overflows occur when heavy rains infiltrate aging sewer lines. MAWSS is addressing wastewater overflows with capital projects.

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Here are where the three overflows occurred, how much overflowed and where:

Location

Estimated Gallons

Receiving Water

755 Johnston Ave.

4,000

Eslava Creek

766 Johnston Ave.

1,900

Eslava Creek

McVay Drive at Navco Road

46,500

Eslava Creek

The MAWSS release said all overflows have stopped.

“MAWSS sewer system is designed to collect and convey wastewater to a MAWSS wastewater treatment plant,” the release said. “During heavy rains, storm water infiltrates and inundates aging sewer lines causing manholes to overflow. Health department precautions regarding contact with impacted waters and seafood preparation should be followed.”

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