Bayou La Batre Utility Responds to Sewage Overflow Near Shell Belt Road Bridge
A pump failure at a lift station caused a sanitary sewer overflow near a Shell Belt Road bridge in Bayou La Batre, prompting cleanup and a public health advisory.
Baldwin County Health Officials Issue New Swimming Advisory for Wolf Bay at Orange Beach
Two consecutive 'poor' water tests prompted the Baldwin County Health Department to warn swimmers away from Wolf Bay at Orange Beach Waterfront Park.
Mobile County Vector Services Catching Up on Mosquito Complaints After Storms
Mobile County's Vector Services division is working through a backlog of mosquito complaints after storms, including Tropical Storm Bertha, disrupted spraying operations.
State Scientists Probe Mass Catfish Die-Off in Waters Near Fairhope
State marine biologists are investigating hundreds of hardhead catfish that have washed ashore near Fairhope's Weeks Bay, with officials warning residents not to eat diseased fish while they search for…
Saraland Reports Estimated 262,000 Gallons of Sewage Overflows Across City
SARALAND, Ala. — The Saraland Water and Sewer Service reported an estimated 262,000 gallons of sanitary sewage overflowed into several parts of the city beginning September 15, according to the…
Africatown’s Long Fight Against Cancer and Industrial Pollution
Generations of Africatown residents have battled cancer and industrial pollution from neighboring paper mills, leading to a decades-long legal fight against International Paper that ended in a confidential settlement in…
Health Advisories Issued for Three Okaloosa County Parks
The Florida Department of Health in Okaloosa County has issued health advisories for three parks after water samples showed traces of fecal pollution. Advisories have been posted for Liza Jackson…
ADPH Confirms Eight Mile Residents Still Affected by Lingering Mercaptan Odor
State health officials say Eight Mile residents are being affected by a persistent odor tied to a 2008 mercaptan spill at a Mobile Gas facility, though they stopped short of…