A Sanitary Sewer Overflow -SSO- occurred on July 30 near 8720 Scenic Highway due to a broken sewer force main. The overflow was estimated at 10,340 gallons, of which 4,500 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.

The replacement of this last section of force main (phase 6) remains underway. The portions of the replacement that are being installed using open cut methods are complete. The remaining section in the middle requires directional boring methods due to topography, narrow right-of-way and physical obstacles that prevent open trench work. That work will begin shortly. The boring machine is already onsite.

For more information, customers may contact ECUA Customer Service at (850) 476-0480 for assistance.

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