Foley, AL – On Sunday, October 4, 2026, Riviera Utilities responded to a sanitary sewer overflow (SSO) that occurred from a manhole adjacent to the Victoria Place Lift Station located near 2919 S Juniper Street in Foley, Alabama. The incident occurred during a rainstorm that resulted in more than 5 inches in 12 hours, with intensity rates reaching over 2 inches per hour. This station was temporarily taken out of service so that a corrosion-resistant liner could be installed. Once the SSO occurred, the station was returned to service to mitigate the event and pump the excess flow to the treatment plant.
Incident Details:
- Volume: 5940 gallons
- Distance to Nearest Creek: About 1.25 miles
- Final Destination: Boggy Branch
Foley, AL – On Sunday, October 4, 2026, Riviera Utilities responded to a sanitary sewer overflow (SSO) that occurred from the Pebble Creek Lift Station located near 1102 Melbourne Court in Foley, Alabama. The incident occurred during a rainstorm that resulted in more than 5 inches in 12 hours, with intensity rates reaching over 2 inches per hour. The SSO event was caused by excessive force main pressure preventing the lift station pumps from pumping into the system at the designed flow rates. System Operators opened valves and sent flow to other collection basins to relieve the pressure. The system pressure was eventually low enough to allow the pumps to operate within the specifications.
Incident Details:
- Volume: 6190 gallons
- Final Destination: Bon Secour River
A copy of the data submitted to the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) for this event is attached for reference.
Riviera Utilities remains committed to protecting public health and the environment. All sanitary sewer overflows are handled in compliance with state and federal standards. Residents are advised to use caution when engaging in recreational activities in affected waterways, to thoroughly cook any fish or seafood caught in these areas, and to wash their hands thoroughly after handling fish or seafood from these waters.
For more information regarding this event or other SSOs, please contact Riviera Utilities at (251) 943-5001.
