Tag: WATER CRISIS

Marion residents raise alarm over water crisis — ‘Flushing toilets has become a challenge’

Residents in Marion have reached out to multiple state agencies and leaders concerning water woes that they believe is a public health emergency.

Prichard water crisis: 'An untold Flint' and ADEM has the key

Prichard's collapsing infrastructure has led to nearly 50 million gallons of raw sewage spills over the past three years. Now, there is a call to the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) to step in.

Prichard water crisis town hall to address 'unacceptable' conditions of pipes, water quality

The Mobile Baykeeper is hosting a town hall on the Prichard water crisis, along with the We Matter Community Association, to update residents on the outdated infrastructure and operational failures of the Prichard Water Works and Sewer Board (PWWSB).

Water crisis underway in Perry County; Drinking water brought to Marion residents

Marion Water customers have been advised to boil water due to aging infrastructure while city, county and state officials work on a plan. Wednesday, the Perry County Commission distributed bottled water to residents to drink.