(Foley, AL.) – On Wednesday, January 10, 2024, The Utilities Board of the City of Foley experienced a sanitary sewer overflow (SSO) at a sanitary sewer manhole located on Bellingrath Drive in Foley, Alabama. The cause of the SSO was found to be excessive grease build-up in the gravity collection in the manhole located at the intersection of Bellingrath Drive and Pencarro Blvd. This flow restriction caused the SSO at the referenced location.
- Volume: 150 gallons
- Destination: Overflowed from the sanitary sewer manhole into the storm drain, to a tributary that ultimately drains to Bon Secour River.
A copy of the data has been submitted to the Alabama Department of Environmental Management for this event.
The Utilities Board of the City of Foley responds to overflows in a manner consistent with state and federal standards. We urge residents to exercise caution using these associated bodies of water for recreational purposes, thoroughly cook any fish or seafood caught in these areas, and thoroughly wash their hands after handling any fish or seafood from these areas.
If you have questions regarding these SSOs, please call us at (251) 943-5001.
