A Sanitary Sewer Overflow -SSO- occurred on February 28, 2025, in the vicinity of 8720 Scenic Hwy. due to a break in a 12-inch sewer force main. The overflow was estimated at 45,000 gallons, of which 300 were recovered and transported to an ECUA water reclamation facility for proper treatment and disposal. ECUA crews diverted an additional 6,500 gallons from the overflow point to nearby lift stations via vacuum trucks and septage haulers, preventing further spillage. Bacteriological sampling was conducted on Feb. 28 and Mar. 1, then discontinued on Mar. 2 following satisfactory/below threshold Day 2 results.

ECUA crews replaced a section of the force main within a few hours 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 at the time of the overflow.

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