San Antonio Water System crews are cleaning up a sewer spill that occurred Friday afternoon on Walzem Road near Woodlake Parkway.
The spill was caused by a grease blockage in the main. The spilled amount exceeded the requirement for public notice. (See attached TCEQ notice for more details.) No adverse impacts are expected.
Grease, wipes, and debris are a major cause of sewer spills in San Antonio as well as across the country. SAWS’ Pipes Don’t Lie campaign reminds customers that what they put down the drain or toilet clogs up lines. Find more information on Pipes Don’t Lie campaign at sawsstg.saws.org/Pipes.
Under San Antonio’s EPA consent decree, SAWS is investing $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 sawsstg.saws.org/sewer.