The Mobile Chamber has been following the situation regarding the future of the Prichard Water Works and Sewer Board.

In a statement from the Mobile Area Water and Sewer System, they outline next steps:

“The Board of Water and Sewer (MAWSS) appreciates the recognition of its high water and sewer quality standards.

Over the upcoming months, MAWSS will gather additional information to understand Prichard Water & Sewer Utility’s operations and needs. This process will be lengthy, extensive, and thoroughly reviewed by the MAWSS Staff and Board.

Our current customer base is our top priority. Therefore, MAWSS customers will not be burdened or required to pay additional rates, if MAWSS is determined to be the viable option.”

Read more:

WKRG (8/21/24): Prichard Water Board receiver discusses possible MAWSS takeover with customers

Fox 10 (8/21/24): Q&A session offers details of Master Draft Plan for Prichard Water Board Customers

Fox 10 (8/14/24): MAWSS addresses recommendation to take control of Prichard water system

Lagniappe (8/12/24): Bracy to bring legislation allowing MAWSS takeover of Prichard water

NBC 15 (8/8/24): More opposition to Draft Final Plan recommendation for Prichard Water

AL.com (7/13/24): More than $400 million could be needed to repair Prichard’s ‘crumbling’ water utility.