Mobile Area Water & Sewer System (MAWSS) responded to multiple overflows in the Mobile area over a two-day period June 18-19, from heavy rainfall due to Tropical Storm Arthur. Some of the locations stopped, then restarted when the rain resumed. Wastewater overflows occur when heavy rains infiltrate aging sewer lines. MAWSS is addressing wastewater overflows with capital projects. Below are the locations, estimated amounts and receiving waters. All overflows have stopped.
MAWSS sewer system is designed to collect and convey wastewater to a MAWSS wastewater treatment plant. During heavy rains, storm water infiltrates and inundates aging sewer lines causing manholes to overflow. Health department precautions regarding contact with impacted waters and seafood preparation should be followed.
Location Estimated Gallons Receiving Water
2409 Octavia Dr. S. 5,330 Dog River
756 Johnston Av. 8,635 Eslava Creek
766 Johnston Av. 31,020 Eslava Creek
63 Conti St & Demouy Av. 1,700 Eslava Creek
Conti St & Demouy Av. 1,700 Eslava Creek
1108 Gimon Cr. W. 48,450 Eslava Creek
McVay Dr. & Navco Rd. 34,300 Eslava Creek
1710 Gulf Field Dr. N. 9,150 Eslava Creek
50 Westwood St. & Homewood St. 3,050 Eslava Creek
251 Island Ct. 5,400 Eslava Creek
Laurel St. & Davitt St. 4,100 Eslava Creek
2127 Highland Ct. 10,445 Eslava Creek
4519 Cypress Business Park 13,875 Halls Mill Creek
4680 Rangeline Rd. 14,250 Halls Mill Creek
9240 Airport Blvd. 400 Pierce Creek
3171 Baronne St. 2,025 Three Mile Creek
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