Debris from recent storms blocked a San Antonio Water System sewer line, causing a sewer spill near 9102 Datapoint Dr. SAWS crews have cleared the blockage and restored flow in the line. While the spill exceeded the level requiring notice, no adverse impacts are expected.
Blockages from grease, wipes, and debris are the major causes of sewer spills in San Antonio as well as across the country. SAWS recently launched an ad campaign to remind people that what they put down the drain or toilet clogs up lines. More on SAWS Pipes Don’t Lie campaign is here: www.saws.org/Pipes
Under San Antonio’s EPA consent decree, SAWS has invested $1.2 billion in improvements to the city’s sewage infrastructure over the course of 12 years. For an interactive map and details on sewer project construction, visit www.saws.org/sewer.
