A Sanitary Sewer Overflow -SSO- occurred on February 19, 2025, in the vicinity of 8491 Old Spanish Trail Rd. due to a break in a 16-inch sewer force main. The overflow was estimated at 80,000 gallons, of which 6,000 were recovered and transported to an ECUA water reclamation facility for proper treatment and disposal. ECUA crews diverted an additional 92,900 gallons from the overflow point to nearby lift stations via vacuum trucks and septage haulers, preventing further spillage. Bacteriological sampling has been initiated.

ECUA crews replaced a section of the force main and cleaned the overflow area with a biocide agent that abated any contamination concerns, per State protocol. In accordance with standard operating procedure, the ECUA notified the State Warning Point, the Escambia County Health Department, and the Florida Department of Environmental Protection.

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