FAIRHOPE, Ala. — According to a report received this afternoon (June 1) by the Baldwin County Health Department from the city of Fairhope Utilities, an estimated 135,000 gallons of non-disinfected effluent was discharged into Mobile Bay.
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FAIRHOPE, Ala. — According to a report received this afternoon (June 1) by the Baldwin County Health Department from the city of Fairhope Utilities, an estimated 135,000 gallons of non-disinfected effluent was discharged into Mobile Bay.
The discharge happened from approximately 7 to 8 p.m. on Monday. The cause is under investigation.
The health department urges residents to exercise caution if using this water body for recreational purposes. Also, thoroughly cook any fish or seafood caught near by and wash hands after handling fish or seafood.
