A fire occurred at the ECUA Materials Recycling Facility this afternoon at approximately 5:10 PM. ECUA’s first concern is for the safety and wellbeing of our employees. We are grateful and pleased to report that there are no injuries.

ECUA crews will begin smoke testing of the sewer collection system lines in the Pen Haven area on Wednesday, May 19 through Friday, May 21, to determine if there are areas where stormwater or groundwater are entering the sewer system. An overload of stormwater into the sewer system can lead to sewer system overflows (SSOs) during periods of intense rain.

ECUA crews will begin smoke testing of the sewer collection system lines in the Navy Point area on Tuesday, May 4, and Wednesday, May 5, to determine if there are areas where stormwater or groundwater are entering the sewer system. An overload of stormwater into the sewer system can lead to sewer system overflows (SSOs) during periods of intense rain.

ECUA business offices will be closed on Monday, May 25, in observance of the Memorial Day holiday.

ECUA is pleased to report that our crews and emergency contractor have completed the replacement of the damaged section of 30-inch pipe at the Bayou Marcus Water Reclamation Facility.

The public is invited to join the Gulf Coast Minority Chamber of Commerce, the City of Pensacola, Escambia County and the Emerald Coast Utilities Authority for a free virtual workshop designed for businesses to establish a working relationship with their local government.