MAWSS reports on Sanitary Sewer Overflows 06.20.26

June 20, 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 following are the ones that finished on June 20 and are updated from previous reports.

The nearest manhole locations, estimated overflow, and receiving waters are listed below:

Location	Estimated Gallons	Receiving Water
766 Johnston Ave.	31,020	Eslava Creek
1108 Gimon Circle W.	48,450	Eslava Creek
McVay Dr. & Navco Road	34,300	Eslava Creek
2127 Highland Court	10,445	Eslava 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.