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MAWSS reports over 37,000 gallons of sewer overflow after overnight storms

MAWSS reports over 37,000 gallons of sewer overflow after overnight storms

Yahoo11-05-2025
UPDATE (10:20 p.m.): The Mobile Area Water and Sewer System has released preliminary estimates of wastewater overflow after overnight storms on May 9 and 10.
Here's a list with the overflow location, estimated number of gallons, and the receiving water, according to a MAWSS news release.
251 Island Court, 275 gallons, Eslava Creek
2127 Highland Court, Ongoing, Eslava Creek
2018 Levert Drive N. (2), 2,500 gallons, Three Mile Creek
Tonlours Drive at Three Mile Creek, 5,200 gallons, Three Mile Creek
Laurel Street at Davitt Street, 255 gallons, Eslava Creek
3171 Baronne St., 260 gallons, Eslava Creek
63 Conti St. at Demouy Ave., 550 gallons, Eslava Creek
1301 Gulffield Drive W., 1,695 gallons, Eslava Creek
1710 Gulffield Drive N., 1,695 gallons, Eslava Creek
50 Westwood St., 4,650 gallons, Eslava Creek
2335 Dog River Drive S., 470 gallons, Dog River
McVay Drive at Navco Road, 20,300 gallons, Eslava Creek
4680 Rangeline Road, Ongoing, Halls Mill Creek
766 Johnston Ave., Ongoing, Eslava Creek
2409 Octavia Drive, Ongoing, Dog River
Baxter Street at Chatague Street, Evidence Only, Three Mile Creek
'MAWSS is addressing overflows with capital projects,' the release said.
PREVIOUS REPORTING
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — The Mobile Area Water and Sewer System reported wastewater overflows following heavy rains on May 9 and 10.
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MAWSS is monitoring the overflows, which affect Eslava Creek, Dog River, Halls Mill Creek, and Three Mile Creek, has learned.
MAWSS will release a complete list of overflow locations and volumes after all overflows have ended, officials said.
'MAWSS sewer system is designed to collect and convey wastewater to a MAWSS wastewatertreatment plant,' a news release said. 'During heavy rains, storm water infiltrates and inundates aging sewer lines, causing manholes to overflow.
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'Health department precautions regarding contact with impacted waters and seafood preparation should be followed.'
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