It’s no secret that the troubled utility that provides water to customers in Prichard and Chickasaw needs money – and lots of it. John S. Young Jr., who has been running the system since a judge appointed him receiver in 2023, secured a $5.8 million grant from the Alabama Department of Environmental Management. But he acknowledges that is a drop in the bucket and said finding more money is difficult in the current political environment.
Prichard water system receiver seeks millions – but federal environment uncertain
