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MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — The Mobile Area Water & Sewer System announced an incident where over 26,000 gallons of wastewater went to the Mobile River due to a water main line break.
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According to a MAWSS news release, the incident happened on Friday, Sept. 18, near the intersection of Government Street and Charles Street. Officials said around 26,250 gallons of wastewater overflowed into the Mobile River.
The release said a break in a water main line was the cause of the incident.
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Officials said a MAWSS employee reported the overflow. They also said crews repaired the break and are working to prevent overflows at the location…