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Heavy Rains Cause Intermittent Wastewater Overflows

Jun 19th, 2026

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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