A Sanitary Sewer Overflow -SSO- occurred on July 12 at 8621 Winding Lane due to a broken sewer forcemain. The overflow was estimated at 17,930 gallons, of which 1,100 gallons were captured by vacuum truck and transported to an ECUA water reclamation facility for proper treatment and disposal. In accordance with standard operating procedure, the ECUA immediately notified the Escambia County Health Department and the Florida Department of Environmental Protection. Bacteriological sampling was initiated on 7-12 and samples returned clear on 7-15.
ECUA crews repaired the main and cleaned the overflow area with a biocide agent that abated any contamination concerns, per State protocol. ECUA is currently installing a new force main to replace the aging 12-inch force main. Phase 6 of the Northeast Force Main Replacement Project is the last phase of this two-year, $7.8 million project that will replace 5,800' of this force main from Winding Lane to Addison Drive. Once Phase 6 is completed, all of this 12-inch force main will be replaced. This phase of construction is anticipated to be completed by the end of August 2025.
For more information, customers may contact ECUA Customer Service at (850) 476-0480 for assistance.
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