The Baldwin County Health Department notifies residents that a sewage spill occurred on Wednesday, July 11 in the Daphne area.

According to a report received by the health department today, there was a power outage at the Daphne Waste Water Treatment Plant, which resulted in approximately 20,000 gallons of sewage being discharged into D’Olive Creek.

The health department urges residents to exercise caution 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.

(Submitted by the Baldwin County Health Department)