Over 33,000 gallons overflow into Chickasaw Creek: Mobile County Health Department

PRICHARD, Ala. ( WKRG ) — The Prichard Water Works and Sewer Board reported a sanitary sewer overflow that occurred over the weekend, according to a news release from the Mobile County Health Department.

The sewer overflow began on Saturday, July 20, and ended on Sunday, July 21.

According to the MCHD news release, heavy rain caused the overflow of an estimated 33,270 gallons at 198 Wood St.

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Mobile County Health Officer Dr. Kevin Michaels advised area residents to take precautions when coming into contact with standing water that accumulated due to the overflow and to wash their hands and clothing thoroughly if they’ve come in direct contact with the untreated sewage.

“Area residents should take precautions when using Chickasaw Branch for recreational purposes because of this overflow,” the MCHD news release said.

“All seafood harvested in this general area should be thoroughly cooked before eating. People should wash their hands after cleaning seafood and before preparing food.”

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