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Health officials urge caution around standing water
Updated: Tuesday, 26 Feb 2013, 6:02 PM CST
Published : Tuesday, 26 Feb 2013, 11:59 AM CST
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - The Mobile Area Water & Sewer System said those in some areas near Eslava Creek, Dog River and Three Mile should take notice when dealing with standing water in the area.
After heavy rainfall on Monday, a number of areas in Prichard and Mobile experienced multiple sanitary sewer overflows, MAWSS said on Tuesday.
Dr. Bernard Eichold, the county’s Health Officer, advised those who have come into direct contact with untreated sewage “to wash their hands and clothing thoroughly. Dr. Eichold also advises area residents to take precautions if using affected waters for recreational purposes.”
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Eichold’s press release goes on to warn, “All seafood harvested in affected areas should be thoroughly cooked before consumption. Individuals should wash their hands after cleaning any fish or other seafood and also before preparing food.”
Here are the locations of all of the overflows:
| Locations | Est. Amount in Gallons | Receiving Waters |
| McVay Dr. at Navco Rd. | 2,600 | Eslava Creek |
| McVay Dr. at Navco Rd. | 222,000 | Eslava Creek |
| McVay Dr. at Navco Rd. | 10,600 | Eslava Creek |
| 1301 Gulffield Dr. W. | 16,374 | Eslava Creek |
| 1301 Gulffield Dr. W. | 26,000 | Eslava Creek |
| 2152 Halls Mill Rd. | 31,000 | Eslava Creek |
| 1102 Gimon Cir. | 87,000 | Eslava Creek |
| 1102 Gimon Cir. | 14,500 | Eslava Creek |
| 766 Johnston Ave. | 76,500 | Eslava Creek |
| 63 Demouy Ave. at Conti St. | 11,800 | Eslava Creek |
| Conti St. at Demouy Ave. | 1,475 | Eslava Creek |
| 100 Demouy Ave. | 2,950 | Eslava Creek |
| 111 Demouy Ave. | 1,475 | Eslava Creek |
| 120 Demouy Ave at Murray St. | 22,150 | Eslava Creek |
| 208 Westwood St. | 72,000 | Eslava Creek |
| 175 Westwood St. | 3,525 | Eslava Creek |
| 224 Crenshaw St. | 3,525 | Eslava Creek |
| 211 Westwood St. | 3,525 | Eslava Creek |
| 204 Seminole St. | 3,525 | Eslava Creek |
| 251 Island Ct. | 3,525 | Eslava Creek |
| 257 Island Ct. | 31,250 | Eslava Creek |
| 251 Island Ct. | 27,750 | Eslava Creek |
| 2409 Octavia Dr. S. | 18,375 | Dog River |
| 3171 Barronne St | 2,700 | Three Mile Creek |
| Bizzell Ave. at Pecan St. | 5,800 | Three Mile Creek |
| Tonlours Dr. at Three Mile Creek | 3,750 | Three Mile Creek |
| 2668 Mill St. at Julian St. | 225 | Three Mile Creek |
| 1050 Lubel Ave | 3,700 | Three Mile Creek |
| 2102 Prichard Ave. | 790 | Three Mile Creek |
| 2102 Prichard Ave. | 180 | Three Mile Creek |
| 462 Ridge Rd. | 675 | Three Mile Creek |
| 27 Audubon Pl. | 3,000 | Eslava Creek |
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