MAWSS reports on Sanitary Sewer Overflows caused by heavy rains 04.14.2023
April 14, 2023
MAWSS reports on Sanitary Sewer Overflows caused by heavy rains
MOBILE, Ala. — Mobile Area Water & Sewer System (MAWSS) responded to multiple Sanitary Sewer Overflows (SSO) on April 13. These wastewater overflows occurred after heavy rainfall infiltrated the sewer lines. MAWSS is addressing wastewater overflows with capital projects.
Below are the documented locations, estimated volume and receiving waters:
| 1102 Gimon Cir. (2) | 44,375 | Eslava Creek |
| 766 Johnston Ave. | 35,625 | Eslava Creek |
| 755 Johnston Ave. | 8,875 | Eslava Creek |
| 1114 Gimon Cir. | 22,375 | Eslava Creek |
| 251 Island Ct. (2) | 4,700 | Eslava Creek |
| 50 Westwood St. @ Homewood St. | 17,625 | Eslava Creek |
| 202 Morgan Ave. | 5,500 | Eslava Creek |
| McVay Dr. @ Navco Rd. | 22,000 | Eslava Creek |
| 63 Demouy Ave. @ Conti St. | 6,750 | Eslava Creek |
| 120 Demouy Ave. @ Murray St. | 6,750 | Eslava Creek |
| 804 Farnell Ln. | 2,300 | Eslava Creek |
| 208 Westwood St. | 400 | Eslava Creek |
| 175 Westwood St. | 2,150 | Eslava Creek |
| 1050 Lubel Ave. | 3,200 | Three Mile Creek |
| 2102 Prichard Ave. | 3,200 | Three Mile Creek |
| Prichard Ave. @ Stanton Rd. | 3,150 | Three Mile Creek |
| 214 Upham St. | 950 | Three Mile Creek |
| Upham St. @ Ashland Place Ave. | 950 | Three Mile Creek |
| 2151 Ashland Place Ave. | 2,650 | Three Mile Creek |
| 2155 Ashland Place Ave. | 875 | Three Mile Creek |
| Chateauguay St. @ Baxter Ave. | 28,000 | Three Mile Creek |
| Tonlours Dr. @ Three Mile Creek | 24,750 | Three Mile Creek |
| 2016 Levert Dr. N. | 23,250 | Three Mile Creek |
| Preston Ave. @ Choctaw St. (2) | 9,150 | Mobile River |
| Airport Blvd. @ Easement (2) | 23,500 | Halls Mill Creek |
Dr. Kevin Philip Michaels, Health Officer for Mobile County, advises area residents to take precautions when encountering any standing water that may have accumulated because of these overflows. Those who have come into direct contact with untreated sewage are advised to wash their hands and clothing thoroughly.
Area residents should take precautions when using Eslava Creek, Three Mile Creek, Mobile River and Halls Mill 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.