Prichard dealing with several Sanitary Sewer Overflows 12.04.25

December 4, 2025

Prichard dealing with several Sanitary Sewer Overflows

MOBILE, Ala. — Prichard Water Works & Sewer Board is reporting on multiple Sanitary Sewer Overflows (SSO) that began this morning and are continuing into the night. Heavy rains are the cause of the SSO’s.

The nearest manhole locations, current status, and receiving waters are listed below:

Location	Estimated Gallons	Receiving Water
198 Wood St.	Ongoing	Chickasaw Creek
830 Strauss Ave.	Ongoing	Toulmins Spring Branch
705 Sample St.	Ongoing	Toulmins Spring Branch
1205 W. Prichard Ave.	Ongoing	Toulmins Spring Branch
798 W. Highland St.	Ongoing	Toulmins Spring Branch
N. Bessemer Ct. & Whistler St.	Ongoing	Gum Tree Branch
218 Patricia St.	Ongoing	Gum Tree Branch
2407 Whistler St.	Ongoing	Gum Tree Branch
933 Semler St.	Ongoing	Three Mile Creek
Chin St. & Butts St.	Ongoing	Three Mile Creek

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. 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 Chickasaw Creek, Toulmins Spring Branch, Gum Tree Branch 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 their hands after cleaning seafood and before preparing food.