MAWSS updates report on Sanitary Sewer Overflows caused by heavy rains
May 27, 2022
MAWSS updates report on Sanitary Sewer Overflows caused by heavy rains
MOBILE, Ala. — Mobile Area Water & Sewer System (MAWSS) responded to multiple Sanitary Sewer Overflows (SSO) in the Mobile area over the two-day period of May 25 and 26. These wastewater overflows occurred after heavy rainfall infiltrated the sewer lines. MAWSS is addressing wastewater overflows with capital projects.
Some overflows restarted after yesterday’s news release. Below are the documented locations, updated totals and receiving waters:
| 111 Demouy Ave. | 25,000 (Restarted) | Eslava Creek |
| 101 Mohawk St. @ Elizabeth St. | 24,600 (Restarted) | Eslava Creek |
| 202 Morgan Ave. | 9,675 (Restarted) | Eslava Creek |
| 204 Seminole St. | 3,975 | Eslava Creek |
| 205 Seminole St. | 5,125 | Eslava Creek |
| 50 Westwood St. @ Homewood St. | 20,050 (Restarted) | Eslava Creek |
| 175 Westwood St. | 9,425 (Restarted) | Eslava Creek |
| 208 Westwood St. | 22,775 (Restarted) | Eslava Creek |
| 1102 Gimon Cir. (2) | 20,920 (Restarted) | Eslava Creek |
| 1301 Gulf Field Dr. W. | 6,900 (Restarted) | Eslava Creek |
| 1710 Gulf Field Dr. N. | 8,600 (Restarted) | Eslava Creek |
| 766 Johnston Ave. | 95,125 (Restarted) | Eslava Creek |
| 1306 Gulf Field Dr. W. | 3,450 | Eslava Creek |
| 1352 Gulf Field Dr. E. | 2,300 | Eslava Creek |
| 63 Conti St @ Demouy Ave. | 17,250 | Eslava Creek |
| 1050 Lubel Ave. | 1,005 (Restarted) | Three Mile Creek |
| Government St. @ Breamwood Ave. | 2,000 | Eslava Creek |
217 Pinehill Dr. Evidence Only
121 Florence Pl. (2) Evidence Only
Dr. Kevin P 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 and Three Mile Creek for recreational purposes because of these overflows. All seafood harvested in this general area should be thoroughly cooked before eating. People should wash hands after cleaning seafood and before preparing food.