Heavy rains early Saturday, about seven inches in four hours, caused three sanitary sewer overflows in Foley, according to a press release from the city.

The largest overflow was estimated at 10,000 to 25,000 gallons at the Pebble Creek lift station at 1102 Melbourne Court. It happened from 2:16 a.m. to 5:53 a.m. Saturday. The water flows to the Bon Secour River.

A manhole about 50 feet west of Highway 59 on County Road 20 had an overflow of 1,000 to 10,000 gallons from 3:09 a.m. to 3:59 a.m. The overflow went to a drainage ditch that ultimately connects to the Bon Secour River.

A lift station at 321 Airport Road had an overflow of 1,000 to 10,000 gallons from 2:52 a.m. to 3:02 a.m. The water went to a drainage ditch that ultimately connects to the Magnolia River.

The overflows did not affect any public water supply intakes, the city said.

“The Utilities Board of the City of Foley responds to overflows in a manner consistent with state and federal standards,” the city said in the press release. “We urge residents to exercise caution using these associated bodies of water for recreational purposes, thoroughly cook any fish or seafood caught in these areas, and thoroughly wash their hands after handling any fish or seafood from these areas.”

If you have questions regarding these SSOs, please call us at (251) 943-5001.