Foley, Ala. – On Saturday, June 27, 2026, Riviera Utilities responded to a sanitary sewer overflow (SSO) after a contractor not affiliated with Riviera Utilities struck a sanitary sewer force main near the intersection of Michigan Avenue and South Bay Street in Foley, Alabama. The incident allowed wastewater to enter a nearby drainage ditch. The flow was contained to the drainage ditch, and it did not reach any stormwater drainage inlets. Response crews promptly investigated the incident, completed necessary repairs, and performed cleaning and disinfection of the affected area.
Incident Details:
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Volume: 29,620 gallons
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Distance to Nearest Creek: N/A
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Final Destination: A portion of the release was ground absorbed, and the rest was removed by pump truck
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. For more information regarding this event or other SSOs, please contact Riviera Utilities at (251) 943-5001.
