Fairfield Reports Sewer Overflows Following Heavy Rainfall; Cleanup Completed
posted on 10/2/26 
City of Fairfield Iowa
Wastewater
10-1-2026
The City of Fairfield experienced 4 SSO’s with the 2.8 inches of rain that fell the night of September 29, 2026 through 800AM October 1, 2026 with heavy rainfall continuing on 10-1-2026.
All SSO sites have been cleaned up and treated.
The City of Fairfield is continuing sewer improvements through a step program.
Shawn Worley
City of Fairfield wastewater superintendent
