Albany water officials reported that the Woodville Avenue Pump Station in south‑central Albany began flooding on July 29, 2026, temporarily disrupting the city’s wastewater system and triggering a water‑use advisory for residents.
The overflow was attributed to excess rain that caused water to enter the pump station, impairing its ability to process wastewater as normal. Officials confirmed that the flooding has reduced the station’s operational capacity, affecting the flow of sewage through the municipal network.
In response, city authorities issued an advisory asking households to cut back on nonessential water use while repairs are underway. The guidance specifically urges residents to limit activities such as lawn irrigation, car washing and other discretionary water consumption until the pump station can resume full service.
Maintenance crews were dispatched to the Woodville Avenue site shortly after the incident was identified. Crews are conducting assessments and beginning repair work aimed at restoring the station’s functionality. Officials noted that the work will continue while the facility remains partially offline, and that the priority is to reestablish normal wastewater processing as quickly as possible.
While the disruption may slow sewage processing, officials emphasized that there is no immediate health risk to the public. They asked the community to cooperate with the conservation measures to reduce strain on the already compromised system and to help ensure that essential services remain uninterrupted.
The flooding follows a recent period of heavy rainfall across the region, underscoring the challenges that extreme weather can pose to critical infrastructure. City planners have indicated that monitoring and protective measures for pump stations will be a focus during future storm events.
Officials will continue to provide updates on the repair progress and will lift the water‑use advisory once the Woodville Avenue Pump Station is fully operational again.