Sewer Overflows

Warnings issued on sewage overflows in Mobile County and Baldwin County.
by Emily Forrester
Published: Mon, December 31, 2007 - 8:38 pm CST Last Updated: Mon, December 31, 2007 - 9:18 pm CST
The weekend's heavy rains are still causing problems.
Thousands of gallons of sewage have overflowed in Mobile County and Baldwin County.
The Baldwin County Health Department reports an unknown amount of untreated sewage overflowed into Hollingers Creek in Bay Minette.
In Mobile, 18,000 gallons of untreated wastewater flowed into Three Mile Creek.
In Prichard, 16,000 gallons of sewage spilled into Gum Tree Branch.
The health departments are advising everyone in these areas to take precautions. Make sure you wash your hands thoroughly if you come in contact with any of this untreated water.
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