Contact Waste Water Department:
MAWSS - Waste Water System
207 North Catherine Street
Mobile, AL 36618
251-694-3100 General Info
251-694-3165 Emergency Info
251-694-3446 Fax
MAWSS - Waste Water System
207 North Catherine Street
Mobile, AL 36618
251-694-3100 General Info
251-694-3165 Emergency Info
251-694-3446 Fax
Historical Event:
The Mobile Area Water & Sewer System (MAWSS) have responded to several complaints on sanitary sewer
overflow. One incident occurred on September 20 at a manhole near 4315 Giblin Road, on September 5, multiple
sanitary sewer overflows were reported throughout Mobile due to heavy rains, a sanitary sewer overflow on
August 8 was reported to have happened near Spring Hill Avenue, and another sanitary sewer overflow was
reported in Brockton Court last July 27 as a result of a blockage in the line.
The Mobile Area Water & Sewer System (MAWSS) have responded to several complaints on sanitary sewer
overflow. One incident occurred on September 20 at a manhole near 4315 Giblin Road, on September 5, multiple
sanitary sewer overflows were reported throughout Mobile due to heavy rains, a sanitary sewer overflow on
August 8 was reported to have happened near Spring Hill Avenue, and another sanitary sewer overflow was
reported in Brockton Court last July 27 as a result of a blockage in the line.
The MAWSS crew conducts cleanup operations and clearing of the blockage in the pipes and sewer systems.
Precautionary measures should be done both by the city government as well as the residents to ensure that
future occurrence of overflow and sewer backup will be prevented.
Precautionary measures should be done both by the city government as well as the residents to ensure that
future occurrence of overflow and sewer backup will be prevented.
City of Mobile:
Mobile started as the first capital of colonial French Louisiana in 1702, founded by French Canadian
brothers Pierre Le Moyne d'Iberville and Jean-Baptiste Le Moyne, Sieur de Bienville. The city was named
after the Native American Mobilian tribe. In 1810, Mobile became a part of the United States of America
under President James Madison. It was included in the Mississippi Territory in 1813 and was included in
the Alabama Territory in 1817, after Mississippi became a state in 1819. Federal Reconstruction in Mobile
began after the Civil War and effectively ended in 1874.
Mobile is a home of the oldest organized carnival celebrations in the United States.
Mobile started as the first capital of colonial French Louisiana in 1702, founded by French Canadian
brothers Pierre Le Moyne d'Iberville and Jean-Baptiste Le Moyne, Sieur de Bienville. The city was named
after the Native American Mobilian tribe. In 1810, Mobile became a part of the United States of America
under President James Madison. It was included in the Mississippi Territory in 1813 and was included in
the Alabama Territory in 1817, after Mississippi became a state in 1819. Federal Reconstruction in Mobile
began after the Civil War and effectively ended in 1874.
Mobile is a home of the oldest organized carnival celebrations in the United States.
Mayor History:
Known as the city of Mobile’s first African American mayor, Samuel Leon Jones was elected mayor September
2005. Prior to that, he served as Mobile County Commissioner for several years and he also served as the
executive director of Mobile Community Action, Inc. from 1980 until 1987.
Known as the city of Mobile’s first African American mayor, Samuel Leon Jones was elected mayor September
2005. Prior to that, he served as Mobile County Commissioner for several years and he also served as the
executive director of Mobile Community Action, Inc. from 1980 until 1987.
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We understand that you are concerned
about not only your own safety, but also
the safety of your possessions. Follow
these initial steps to limit the amount of
risk to which you are exposed.
about not only your own safety, but also
the safety of your possessions. Follow
these initial steps to limit the amount of
risk to which you are exposed.
Do not expose yourself to the
potentially dangerous environment.
potentially dangerous environment.
| Call ___-___-____ for help. |
Limit further damage before the
cleanup company arrives.
cleanup company arrives.
Sewage Clean Up: Oftentimes, homeowners experiencing sewage
damage are not sure who to call for help because they do not know
whether the problem occurred inside their plumbing system or in the
main sewer line. Determining who is responsible for sewage clean up
can save you thousands of dollars in sewage removal and restoration
bills. It can also prevent your homeowners insurance premiums from
going up. If sewage damage occurred due to fault on behalf of the city,
then the clean up cost is likely to be paid for by the city.
damage are not sure who to call for help because they do not know
whether the problem occurred inside their plumbing system or in the
main sewer line. Determining who is responsible for sewage clean up
can save you thousands of dollars in sewage removal and restoration
bills. It can also prevent your homeowners insurance premiums from
going up. If sewage damage occurred due to fault on behalf of the city,
then the clean up cost is likely to be paid for by the city.
Mobile
Do not turn on your ceiling fan. Why?
Turn off your Central Heat or Air Conditioning. Why?
DO NOT EXPOSE YOURSELF TO THE POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT
Do not touch any sewage or contaminated water. Why?
Do not attempt to clean any electrical appliances. Why?
Do not eat or drink in the affected area. Why?
While around sewage, do not touch your eyes, mouth, ears, or nose. Why?
Avoid cross-contamination. Why?
Do not touch overhead or other pipes while standing on wet surface. Why?
Do not walk on contaminated surfaces. Why?
LIMIT FURTHER DAMAGE BEFORE THE CLEANUP COMPANY ARRIVES.
CONTACT A PROFESSIONAL TO CLEAN UP YOUR SPILL Why?
Your sewage cleanup company is on the way.
Turn off you’re A/C if you haven’t done it yet.
Ensure that children, elderly, people with weakened immune system, and pets are at a safe distance.
Do not try to turn off circuit breakers in the affected area, nor unplug and
remove electrical appliances. There is risk of electrical shock.
remove electrical appliances. There is risk of electrical shock.
Take pictures electronics (TV’s and computers)
Do not remove furniture and other affected items.
Immediately after taking the first precautionary steps and ensuring the safety of your family and
pets, call for professional help. Here is a list of professionals you may need to contact:
pets, call for professional help. Here is a list of professionals you may need to contact:
1) Sewage Repair Plumber
2) Septic Tank Cleanup Company
3) City’s Sewer Department or Department Of Water Management Emergency Line
4) Sewage Damage Mitigation Company
If you have experienced sewage backup resulting from septic tank
overflow, call your local septic cleanup company and water damage
mitigation company. In cases of toilet overflow, call a plumber. If city
sewer is involved, then call the city’s Sewer Department or Water
Works Department. Most government departments have an
emergency line you can call 24-7 and ask for immediate assistance.
overflow, call your local septic cleanup company and water damage
mitigation company. In cases of toilet overflow, call a plumber. If city
sewer is involved, then call the city’s Sewer Department or Water
Works Department. Most government departments have an
emergency line you can call 24-7 and ask for immediate assistance.
Oftentimes, homeowners know what caused sewage damage, and can determine whether to call a
plumber or the city sewer emergency line. At the same time and prior to calling your insurance
company, it is a good idea to call water damage mitigation company.
plumber or the city sewer emergency line. At the same time and prior to calling your insurance
company, it is a good idea to call water damage mitigation company.
Most will not charge a fee (please inquire prior to giving your address). A certified water damage
mitigation specialist is usually able to estimate the scope of work and let you know the approximate
cost of mitigating your sewage damage.
mitigation specialist is usually able to estimate the scope of work and let you know the approximate
cost of mitigating your sewage damage.
Sewage removal is one of those few things that should only be done by a professional sewage removal company.
However, Google search for the term ‘sewage removal Mobile AL’, does not yield many useful results to choose
from: waste management companies, dumpster rental, and medical waste disposal service companies can not and
will not be able to remove sewage and perform proper mitigation.
However, Google search for the term ‘sewage removal Mobile AL’, does not yield many useful results to choose
from: waste management companies, dumpster rental, and medical waste disposal service companies can not and
will not be able to remove sewage and perform proper mitigation.
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Who is responsible for sewage clean up?
Three Steps to a Successful Cleanup:
Settling for a neighbor who will shovel out the sewage waste or renting a WetVac are not good options either. Please
continue searching for a sewage removal and clean up company that is certified in water damage restoration or use
the company listed on this page. When selecting your sewage removal professional, make sure to ask if they are
certified in water damage restoration. Most importantly, remember to stay safe and act immediately!
continue searching for a sewage removal and clean up company that is certified in water damage restoration or use
the company listed on this page. When selecting your sewage removal professional, make sure to ask if they are
certified in water damage restoration. Most importantly, remember to stay safe and act immediately!
| Call Sewage Cleanup Company at ___-___-____ |
Do not attempt cleaning yourself.
In situations where the homeowner is responsible (failure to properly
maintain, negligence, regular break), you may have to pay out of
pocket. In some cases sewage clean up costs may be covered by your
homeowners insurance.
maintain, negligence, regular break), you may have to pay out of
pocket. In some cases sewage clean up costs may be covered by your
homeowners insurance.
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Mayor Contact:
Mayor Samuel L Jones
P.O. Box 1827
Mobile, AL 36633-1827
251-208-7395 Office
251-208-7548 Fax
Mayor Samuel L Jones
P.O. Box 1827
Mobile, AL 36633-1827
251-208-7395 Office
251-208-7548 Fax
"MAWSS' wastewater system serves approximately 205 square miles in Mobile County and approximately one
square mile in Baldwin County. The collection and transmission system consists of approximately 1,260 miles of
gravity sewers, approximately 196 lift stations, and approximately 140 miles of force mains. MAWSS currently
owns and operates two conventional wastewater treatment facilities and five decentralized wastewater facilities."
This information can be found at: http://www.mawss.com/wasteWaterSystem.html
square mile in Baldwin County. The collection and transmission system consists of approximately 1,260 miles of
gravity sewers, approximately 196 lift stations, and approximately 140 miles of force mains. MAWSS currently
owns and operates two conventional wastewater treatment facilities and five decentralized wastewater facilities."
This information can be found at: http://www.mawss.com/wasteWaterSystem.html
Mobile Area Water & Sewer System Website (MAWSS) offers useful tips on how to keep your sewer system health.
Following these tips may help in preventing potential sewage damage:
1. Don't put grease in your drain.
2. Place it in a container, recycle it at one of MAWSS' grease recycling locations, or place it in the trash.
3. Remove food scraps from plates and cooking utensils by placing scraps in the trash.
4. Promptly report any unauthorized person placing materials in sewers.
5. Do not place any petroleum products in the sewer.
If you observe or encounter sewer related problems, please quickly call our emergency number, 694-3165. Please
contact law enforcement authorities if you see any unauthorized person discharging materials into sanitary sewer
lines.
Following these tips may help in preventing potential sewage damage:
1. Don't put grease in your drain.
2. Place it in a container, recycle it at one of MAWSS' grease recycling locations, or place it in the trash.
3. Remove food scraps from plates and cooking utensils by placing scraps in the trash.
4. Promptly report any unauthorized person placing materials in sewers.
5. Do not place any petroleum products in the sewer.
If you observe or encounter sewer related problems, please quickly call our emergency number, 694-3165. Please
contact law enforcement authorities if you see any unauthorized person discharging materials into sanitary sewer
lines.
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IRVINGTON, AL
MOSS POINT, MS
SAINT ELMO, AL
SEMMES, AL
THEODORE, AL
WILMER, AL
BAYOU LA BATRE, AL
EIGHT MILE, AL
ESCATAWPA, MS
GRAND BAY, AL
HURLEY, MS
IRVINGTON, AL
MOSS POINT, MS
SAINT ELMO, AL
SEMMES, AL
THEODORE, AL
WILMER, AL
Sewage Backup Mobile, AL:
Sewage backing up into the bathtub is one of the most unpleasant things a homeowner may discover upon entering
a finished basement or first floor bathroom. Bathtub filling with sewage usually happens when your septic system
fails and sewage that is supposed to flow into the septic tank backs up into the lowest level of your home overflowing
bathtubs and toilets Bathtub sewage backup may also happen if your main drain is blocked.
Bathtub Sewage Overflow can be quickly handled by Sewage Damage Cleanup & Repair specialists.
Do not flush or run water anywhere in the house.
If you decide to use buckets to extract sewage from bathtub, do NOT pour it into the sink!
If you poured drain cleaner chemicals into your tub and it didn't help, always remember: they are highly toxic! Use
caution and always warn plumber if you tried using drain cleaner chemicals lately.
Sewage backing up into the bathtub is one of the most unpleasant things a homeowner may discover upon entering
a finished basement or first floor bathroom. Bathtub filling with sewage usually happens when your septic system
fails and sewage that is supposed to flow into the septic tank backs up into the lowest level of your home overflowing
bathtubs and toilets Bathtub sewage backup may also happen if your main drain is blocked.
Bathtub Sewage Overflow can be quickly handled by Sewage Damage Cleanup & Repair specialists.
Do not flush or run water anywhere in the house.
If you decide to use buckets to extract sewage from bathtub, do NOT pour it into the sink!
If you poured drain cleaner chemicals into your tub and it didn't help, always remember: they are highly toxic! Use
caution and always warn plumber if you tried using drain cleaner chemicals lately.
Toilet Overflow Mobile, AL:
Toilet Overflow is one of the common causes of residential sewage damage. Toilet overflow is usually a result of a
septic backup or a blocked drain.
Avoid septic system failure by performing regular maintenance and avoid drain blockage by not flushing items such
as sanitary wipes, cat litter, condoms and other things that are not intended to be flushed and you will not have
overflowing toilet.
If you believe your toilet is about to overflow (raising sewage water in the toilet bowl), you can prevent devastating
sewage damage or limit sewage contamination by following these steps quickly:
Take the toilet tank lid off and plug the rubber flapper valve into the drain leading to the toilet. Then lift up the floater
to stop water from entering the toilet tank and lock it in this position. Reach down and close toilet water supply valve.
Call the plumber.
If you noticed toilet overflow too late and sewage has already spilled on the floor, that means area is contaminated.
Based on what materials have been touched by sewage, you may need to have them removed. If the contaminated
area is small 1-2 square feet, hard (tile) and you cleaned sewage up and disinfected the area immediately (wear
gloves), you may not need to call water and sewage damage restoration experts. Just the plumber.
However, if you didn't notice overflowing toilet and the toilet overflow affected area is medium to large or if the
material is porous (carpet, vinyl, linoleum) or sewage sat there for longer than about 10-20 mins, you need to call
sewage damage restoration company to clean it up. Sewage damage experts usually will arrive quickly and come
prepared. Ask the sewage restoration technician what needs to be done and discuss options of filing insurance claim
or paying out of pocket (beneficial for less than $1000 sewage damage cleanup).
Cleaning technicians should normally remove the contaminated materials that can not be disinfected in place
following the Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration standards, apply anti-microbial solution that kills
bacteria, parasites, mold & mildew, steam and dry the area.
Toilet Overflow is one of the common causes of residential sewage damage. Toilet overflow is usually a result of a
septic backup or a blocked drain.
Avoid septic system failure by performing regular maintenance and avoid drain blockage by not flushing items such
as sanitary wipes, cat litter, condoms and other things that are not intended to be flushed and you will not have
overflowing toilet.
If you believe your toilet is about to overflow (raising sewage water in the toilet bowl), you can prevent devastating
sewage damage or limit sewage contamination by following these steps quickly:
Take the toilet tank lid off and plug the rubber flapper valve into the drain leading to the toilet. Then lift up the floater
to stop water from entering the toilet tank and lock it in this position. Reach down and close toilet water supply valve.
Call the plumber.
If you noticed toilet overflow too late and sewage has already spilled on the floor, that means area is contaminated.
Based on what materials have been touched by sewage, you may need to have them removed. If the contaminated
area is small 1-2 square feet, hard (tile) and you cleaned sewage up and disinfected the area immediately (wear
gloves), you may not need to call water and sewage damage restoration experts. Just the plumber.
However, if you didn't notice overflowing toilet and the toilet overflow affected area is medium to large or if the
material is porous (carpet, vinyl, linoleum) or sewage sat there for longer than about 10-20 mins, you need to call
sewage damage restoration company to clean it up. Sewage damage experts usually will arrive quickly and come
prepared. Ask the sewage restoration technician what needs to be done and discuss options of filing insurance claim
or paying out of pocket (beneficial for less than $1000 sewage damage cleanup).
Cleaning technicians should normally remove the contaminated materials that can not be disinfected in place
following the Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration standards, apply anti-microbial solution that kills
bacteria, parasites, mold & mildew, steam and dry the area.
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