(Foley, AL.) - On Saturday, August 2, 2025, the Utilities Board of the City of Foley experienced a sanitary sewer overflow (SSO) due to a broken force main located near 19120 County Road 20 in Foley, Alabama. The incident occurred due to a contractor for another utility company damaging an in-ground valve located in the utility easement, resulting in a break. This allowed untreated wastewater to flow out of the collection system. Responding crews promptly isolated the affected area to facilitate repairs, cleaning, and disinfection.
1. Volume: 63,000 gallons
2. Destination: Flow from the broken force main entered into the nearby drainage ditch, which feeds a tributary that ultimately drains to the Bon Secour River.
A copy of the data submitted to the Alabama Department of Environmental Management for this event is attached for reference.
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.
