Wastewater overflow reported near Dog River

Olivia Wilson

March 20, 2024 at 2:14 PM·1 min read

MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — The Mobile Area Water & Sewer System has reported a wastewater overflow due to a broken mainline.

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MAWSS responded to the overflow, located at 1526 Canal Road, on March 19.

LOCATION OF OVERFLOW:

According to a MAWSS press release, approximately 425 gallons of wastewater overflowed into Perch Creek after a break on a low-pressure force main.

The United States Environmental Protection Agency explains that “force mains are used to convey wastewater from a lower to higher elevation, particularly where the elevation of the source is not sufficient for gravity flow and/or the use of gravity conveyance will result in excessive excavation depths and high sewer pipeline construction costs.”

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Officials say crews repaired the force main and have taken steps to prevent overflows at the location.

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