The Mobile County Health Department said overflows were reported in Saraland and Prichard.
) - Recent heavy rains have caused sanitary sewer overflows in several cities in Mobile County this week, according to the Mobile County Health Department.
The Saraland Water and Sewer Service reported an overflow that occurred on July 17 and spilled into Bayou Sara. The spill was more than 1,000 gallons but less than 10,000 gallons, according to the health department. The overflow happened on the south side of Celeste Road between Camelot Drive and Lafayette Drive, the MCHD reported Thursday.
The Prichard Water Works & Sewer Board also reported multiple overflows that began on July 17 and spilled an estimated total of 103,175 gallons, the health department said Friday.Dr. Kevin Michaels, health officer for Mobile County, advises area residents to take precautions when coming into contact with any standing water that may have accumulated as a result of these overflows.
In addition, residents should take precautions when using the affect waterways for recreational purposes. overflows. All seafood harvested in the general areas of the spills should be thoroughly cooked before eating. People should wash their hands after cleaning seafood and before preparing food.
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