Helena's New City Hall: A Mixed Reaction

0:00It's March 25th. I'm Corey with the story, and this is Birmingham News. Today, your AI-powered local news. A sewage spill has raised the alarms in Bayou-Labatre, South Alabama, after construction crews damaged underground lines, sending waste into Portusville. Bay. This marks the third such incident in the area in just over a month, with the latest happening Tuesday on Shell Belt Road near an RV resort. The Utilities Board reported less than 1,000 gallons released, when a force main was hit, flowing into a nearby ditch that leads straight to the... Bay. Earlier this week, a similar water and sewage line strike occurred in the exact same spot, just one day before. Locals are upset over the foul smell that's driving guests away from the dockside RV resort, with some heading to other spots in Mobile County. The mayor called the repeated mishaps unacceptable in modern times, and resort owner Paige Howard worries about risks to health and nearby oyster. Farming. Environmental group, Mobile Bay Keeper, grabbed water samples Wednesday, with results expected

1:04by noon Thursday. Sewage carries dangerous bacteria, viruses, and chemicals that can make the bay unsafe for swimming, or shellfish harvesting. Meanwhile, the Utilities Board is investigating, containing the spill, and upgrading lines to the resort and community. Several stress-better line marking to avoid feature hits, as crews push forward with rehab work in hopes of cleaner waters ahead.