MAWSS reports on Sanitary Sewer Overflows 06.19.26
June 19, 2026
MAWSS reports on Sanitary Sewer Overflows
MOBILE, Ala. — Mobile Area Water & Sewer System (MAWSS) responded to multiple Sanitary Sewer Overflows (SSO) in the Mobile area over a two-day period from June 18 to June 19, from heavy rainfall caused by Tropical Storm Arthur. Some of the locations stopped, then restarted when the rain resumed.
The nearest manhole locations, estimated overflow, and receiving waters are listed below:
| Location | Estimated Gallons | Receiving Water |
| 2409 Octavia Dr. S. | 5,330 | Dog River |
| 756 Johnston Ave. | 8,635 | Eslava Creek |
| 766 Johnston Ave. | 17,370 | Eslava Creek |
| 63 Conti St. & Demouy Ave. | 1,700 | Eslava Creek |
| Conti St. & Demouy Ave. | 1,700 | Eslava Creek |
| 1108 Gimon Circle W. | Ongoing | Eslava Creek |
| McVay Dr. & Navco Road | Ongoing | Eslava Creek |
| 1710 Gulf Field Dr. N. | 9,150 | Eslava Creek |
| 50 Westwood St. & Homewood St. | 3,050 | Eslava Creek |
| 251 Island Court | 5,400 | Eslava Creek |
| Laurel St. & Davitt St. | 4,100 | Eslava Creek |
| 2127 Highland Court | Ongoing | Eslava Creek |
| 4519 Cypress Business Park | 13,875 | Halls Mill Creek |
| 4680 Rangeline Road | 14,250 | Halls Mill Creek |
| 9240 Airport Blvd. | 400 | Pierce Creek |
| 3171 Baronne St. | 2,025 | Three Mile Creek |
A SSO happens when untreated or partially treated sewage leaves the sanitary sewer system before reaching a wastewater treatment plant, such as from a manhole, broken pipe, pump station, or building cleanout. Sewage can contain bacteria, viruses, and parasites that cause diarrhea, vomiting, skin infections, and other illnesses.
Dr. Kevin Michaels, Health Officer for Mobile County, reminds residents to avoid contact with affected water, soil, and any obvious sewage, keep children and pets away from ditches, creeks, flooded areas, and standing water that may be contaminated, and not to swim, wade, or fish in posted areas or in water that looks or smells contaminated.
Most importantly if you have contact with possibly contaminated water or soil, wash skin and clothing thoroughly with soap and clean water as soon as possible.