June Newsletter
June is National Hydration Month June is National Hydration Month, making it the perfect time to focus on healthy hydration habits as temperatures rise across Saraland. Drinking enough water helps your body stay energized and cool during hot summer days, especially when spending time outdoors. Keep a refillable water bottle nearby, take regular water breaks […]
May Newsletter
Drinking Water Week May 3–9 Hotter days are coming to Saraland, so now is a great time to think about staying hydrated. Drinking Water Week is our chance to celebrate Saraland’s safe, reliable tap water and remind the community to drink regularly—especially when spending time outdoors. As temperatures rise, your body loses more fluids throughout […]
April Newsletter
Spring Into Water Awareness April is Water Awareness Month. Small spring habits can help protect your home and our local waterways. Water plants early in the morning to reduce evaporation, add mulch to retain soil moisture, and consider native plants that require less watering. It’s also a good time to check irrigation timers, sprinkler heads, […]
March Newsletter
Don’t Push Your Luck with Your Pipes Not everything that can be flushed should be flushed. Items like “flushable” wipes, paper towels, feminine products, and kitty litter don’t break down the way toilet paper does—and sending them down the toilet can clog pipes and damage the wastewater system. Even when problems aren’t immediate, these materials […]
Moderate Rate Increase
The Saraland Water & Sewer Board has approved a 2.5% water rate increase and a 5% sewer rate increase to ensure continued investment in safe, reliable services. New rates will be reflected on October bills. The minimum usage customer bill of $37.48 will increase $1.44 per month. The average usage bill of $61.97 will increase […]
The Saraland Water and Sewer Service Utility Receives $25,000 Grant from The Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs
Saraland, AL, July 18, 2024 – The Saraland Water and Sewer Board is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a $25,000 State Energy Program Grant through the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA). This generous grant will fund the installation of energy-efficient LED lights at the Saraland Wastewater Treatment Facility and […]
Sanitary Sewer Overflow (SSO) Event
Yesterday evening, Wednesday, July 17, 2024 The SWSS experienced a Sanitary Sewer Overflow (SSO) event occur as a result of the isolated heavy rainfall in the area. The SSO was located on Celeste Road between Camelot Dr and Lafeyette Dr, with a reported 1,000 to 10,000 gallons spilling into Bayou Sara.
Severe Weather Water Updates
The Saraland Water and Sewer Service (“SWSS”) experienced severe weather on July 5, 2024 that included rainfall in excess of 5” over a three hour period, resulting in a Sanitary Sewer Overflow (“SSO”) of between 50,000-75,000 gallons from a manhole located on the southwest side of Celeste Road between Camelot Dr. and Lafayette Dr. The […]
Turnerville Water, Kushla Water Districts, and your water bill
The Saraland Water & Sewer Service (“SWSS”) has received recent client inquiries regarding a $5 out of district fee (“Fee”) that has been added to their monthly water bills from the Turnerville Water and Kushla Water Districts. SWSS provides sewer collection, transportation, treatment, and disposal services to communities that are outside of the SWSS water […]
Emergency Repair Notice
Saraland Water and Sewer Customers, The Saraland Water and Sewer team is currently addressing an emergency repair of its water line in the Forest Avenue area. Water service may be disrupted this evening (May 28, 2024). We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks for your patience and understanding during this emergency repair to […]