Baldwin County sewers overflow

FOLEY, Ala. – Heavy rains have caused an estimated 124,000 gallons of partially treated sewer discharge Feb. 11 at the Wolf Creek Waste Water Treatment Plant, according to a report from the Foley Utilities Board. The Baldwin County Health Department has urged residents to thoroughly cook fish and seafood caught nearby, and to wash hands after handling fish or seafood. Fairhope, Ala., is also reporting a sewer discharge in the area of the Valley Street Lift Station. Up to an estimated 10,000 gallons have spilled into local waterways. (Source: WKRG 02/11/18)