Press Release - Sanitary Sewer Overflow - 3/26/26

Published on March 26, 2026

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Albany, GA – On Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at approximately 10:30 a.m., City of Albany employees discovered a sanitary sewer overflow in a wooded area located in the 1000 block of Evelyn Avenue.

The overflow was caused by a blockage in the sewer line, which City crews promptly identified and cleared.

The sewage was contained within a low‑lying area and did not enter any streams or waterways. City personnel are currently cleaning the area.

The affected location is a vacant area with no homes or businesses in the immediate vicinity.

No drinking water systems were affected by this incident.

City staff responded promptly to mitigate the situation, and the area was secured to prevent further impact. The City will continue to monitor the location and take any necessary follow‑up actions to reduce the likelihood of recurrence.