Water main break disrupts service in Prichard Friday

The City of Prichard dealt with a water main break Friday afternoon that affected a major service area, according to the Prichard Public Services Department. The break was announced via a Facebook post from city officials, who worked to address the infrastructure issue and restore service to affected residents. Details on the specific location of the break and the scope of the service disruption were limited in the initial announcement. The incident underscores ongoing challenges with aging water infrastructure in the region. Residents in the affected area were advised to monitor local updates from the Prichard Public Services Department for information on restoration efforts and any boil-water notices.