On December 5, 2025, the Utilities Board of Bayou La Batre responded to a sanitary sewer overflow on Shell Belt Road, south of Faith Street, in Mobile, Alabama. The overflow was caused by an electrical failure related to weather conditions. Less than 1,000 gallons of sewage were released onto an empty lot.
Officials said the sewage was absorbed into the ground and did not reach nearby bodies of water. Dr. Kevin Michaels, Mobile County Health Officer, advised residents to avoid contact with standing water in the area. He also recommended washing hands and clothing thoroughly if exposed to untreated sewage…