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 […]
Consumer Confidence Report for Water Quality
Dear Saraland Water and Sewer Customers, In accordance with federal regulations, we are pleased to remind our customers about the annual Consumer Confidence Report (“CCR”) on the quality of water supplied by the Saraland Water and Sewer Service. This report contains important information about the source of your drinking water, any contaminants detected, and their […]
Don’t Flush That
Recently there have been several issues with the northwestern lift stations. Lift stations are those facilities where the pumps are located that pump sewage from your area of Saraland to the wastewater treatment plant located on Highway 43 in town. In the northwestern section of Saraland, particularly the Celeste Road area, it was discovered that […]
Water Flushing Program
Saraland Water and Sewer Service will begin the water flushing program in November 2019 and will continue for four months. We perform this preventative maintenance program to ensure quality water service throughout our distribution system. During this time, you may experience lower water pressure than normal. If you have any water concerns, please do not […]
Wastewater Lift Station Generators
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) intends to provide federal financial assistance under the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program to the Saraland Water and Sewer Service to install generators at two of its wastewater lift stations (proposed action). Pursuant to Executive Order 11988 (Floodplain Management) and FEMA’s implementing regulations at Title 44 of the Code […]