City of Valdosta Responds to Sanitary Overflow

At approximately 1:00pm, on Saturday, August 23, 2025, Central Lines personnel from the City of Valdosta Utilities Department were dispatched to investigate a potential sanitary sewer overflow (SSO) near 1212 Wainwright Drive. Upon arrival, crews identified two sanitary sewer manholes discharging into the adjacent Sugar Creek.

The Utilities Department immediately notified the relevant divisions, who promptly responded to assess the situation. It was determined that the overflow resulted from excessive Infiltration and Inflow (I&I) causing hydraulic overload of the sanitary sewer collection system, this is due to recent significant rain events with City of Valdosta receiving 8+ inches of rain over a 24-hour period. 

The manhole is currently still in state of overflow due the hydraulic overload of the system. Personnel continue to monitor the situation. All appropriate authorities have been notified.  

This section of sanitary sewer is scheduled for rehab in the upcoming weeks to help mitigate future issues at this location. 

The City of Valdosta is committed to protecting public health and the environment. The Utilities Department continues to invest in the upgrading of aging infrastructure, as well as in proactive maintenance, monitoring programs, and the development of new strategies to mitigate the impacts of severe weather and I&I.

For more information about these initiatives or to learn how you can help protect our local waterways, please contact the City of Valdosta Utilities Department, Environmental Division, at (229) 259-3592.