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    Heavy rains caused 4 sewer overflows in Prichard, officials say

    By Olivia Wilson,

    18 hours ago

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    MOBILE COUNT, Ala. ( WKRG ) — Authorities are warning residents to take precautions after heavy rains caused a series of sewer overflows in Prichard.

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    The Prichard Water Works and Sewer Board shared details about four overflows that spilled around 103,000 gallons into two bodies of water.

    Location Estimated Gallons Receiving Water
    218 Patricia Ave. 22,200 Gum Tree Branch
    2407 Whistler St. 9,825 Gum Tree Branch
    N. Bessemer Ct. & Whistler St. 33,500 Gum Tree Branch
    198 Wood St. 37,650 Chickasaw Creek
    (Data provided by the Prichard Water Works and Sewer Board)
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    Following the overflows, which officials say were caused by heavy rains, health officials said, “Area residents should take precautions when using Gum Tree Branch and Chickasaw Creek for recreational purposes because of these overflows.”

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