“After filing the initial lawsuit, we hoped we would begin to see some improvements.” said Casi (kc) Callaway, Mobile Baykeeper Executive Director & Baykeeper. “Instead, our investigations show that Daphne Utilities is dumping millions of gallons of sewage pollution into Mobile Bay every single day. We will not be satisfied with any outcome that does not get to the root of these issues and ensure they are completely fixed to protect the health of our communities.”

“Resolution to these ongoing issues needs to come from a transparent and thorough process that includes Mobile Baykeeper, the organization that first brought these issues to light. Anything less would lack assurances that these problems are satisfactorily resolved to protect the health of our community.” Callaway added.

Mobile Baykeeper’s report shows that Daphne Utilities released nearly three million gallons of partially treated sewage every day in January, amounting to approximately 4.6 trillion colonies of bacteria above the legal limit being released into Mobile Bay during the entire month. Other violations are detailed in the latest addendum. Baykeeper’s investigation has revealed the likelihood that these violations were occurring and unreported before Baykeeper took legal action in September 2017.

Depositions for Van Baggett and Mike Hogeland, two former Daphne Utilities employees who provided evidence of ongoing violations and issues at Daphne Utilities to Mobile Baykeeper, are scheduled for Thursday, April 5, 2018.