Several sanitary sewer overflows caused by April 10 severe weather: MAWSS, MCHD
MOBILE COUNTY, Ala. (WKRG) — Wednesday’s severe storm brought more than heavy rainfall — according to the Mobile County Health Department, the storms caused several sanitary sewer overflows.
Mobile Area Water & Sewer System responded to several sewer overflows in the Mobile area on April 10 that officials say were caused by “heavy rainfall.”
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According to a press release, “MAWSS sewer system is designed to collect and convey wastewater to a MAWSS wastewater treatment plant. During heavy rains, storm water infiltrates and inundates aging sewer lines causing manholes to overflow.”
Along with the overflows from the rain, MAWSS responded to an overflow on Whitestone Drive that resulted from a break on a low-pressure force main. It is unclear what caused the break at this time. Officials say the water was contained and didn’t reach state waters.
Below are the locations where the overflows occurred.
Location | Estimated Gallons | Receiving Water |
755 Johnston Avenue | 1,075 | Eslava Creek |
766 Johnston Avenue | 375 | Eslava Creek |
12885 Padgett Switch Road | Less than 1,000 | Bayou La Batre |
3669 Whitestone Drive | 425 | N/A |
218 Patricia Ave. | 460,800 | Gum Tree Branch |
2407 Whistler Ave. | 230,700 | Gum Tree Branch |
N. Bessemer Ct. and Whistler St. | 10,500 | Gum Tree Branch |
198 Wood St. | 75,700 | Chickasaw Creek |
W. Highland and Singleton St. | 18,650 | Toulmins Spring Branch |
W. Highland and Velma St. | 110,400 | Toulmins Spring Branch |
Mobile County Health Officer Dr. Kevin Philip Michaels advised residents to take precautions when coming into contact with standing water that could have resulted from the overflows.
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“Those who have come into direct contact with untreated sewage are advised to wash their hands and clothing thoroughly,” the release said.
“Area residents should take precautions when using Eslava Creek for recreational purposes because of these overflows. All seafood harvested in this general area should be thoroughly cooked before eating. People should wash their hands after cleaning seafood and before preparing food.”
The above message was also sent out by the health department about all of the areas and bodies of water that received wastewater.
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