Prichard dealing with Sanitary Sewer Overflows
August 26, 2022
Prichard provides updates on Sanitary Sewer Overflows
MOBILE, Ala. — Prichard Water Works & Sewer Board has provided updates on numerous Sanitary Sewer Overflows (SSO) caused by heavy rains this week.
Signs were placed at each location to notify the public of the hazard. The areas that have stopped will be disinfected.
The nearest manhole locations, estimated amounts, and receiving waters are listed below:
| Location | Gallons | Receiving Water |
| Prichard Ave. @ Newsome St. | 61,000 | Toulmin Spring Branch |
| 823 N. College St. | 90,000 | Toulmin Spring Branch |
| 705 Sample St. | 60,000 | Toulmin Spring Branch |
| 1820 First Ave. | 15,000 | Gumtree Branch |
| 830 Strauss Ave. | 36,000 | Gumtree Branch |
| 2408 Whistler St. | Ongoing from 8/24 | Gumtree Branch |
| Patricia Ave. @ Whistler St. | Ongoing from 8/23 | Gumtree Branch |
| Wood St. @ Dr. MLK Jr. Drive | Ongoing from 8/23 | Chickasaw Creek |
| N. Bessemer Ct. @ Whistler St. | Ongoing from 8/23 | Eight Mile Creek |
| Chin St. @ Butts St. | Ongoing from 8/21 | Three Mile Creek |
Dr. Kevin P. 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. Those who have come into direct contact with untreated sewage are advised to wash their hands and clothing thoroughly.
Area residents should take precautions when using Toulmin Spring Branch, Gumtree Branch, Chickasaw Creek, Eight Mile Creek, and Three Mile Creek for recreational purposes because of these overflows. All seafood harvested in this general area should be thoroughly cooked before eating. People should wash hands after cleaning seafood and before preparing food.