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Mobile County water safety

Underwater explosive device found at critical Alabama reservoir

May 15, 2026 by Staff

Divers found a grenade-type IED at the Converse Reservoir dam, threatening the water supply for 350,000 Alabama residents. Read about the multi-agency response.

Categories Breaking News, National News, News Tags Alabama dam explosive device, Alabama water supply threat, Big Creek Lake IED, Highway 98 dam explosive, J.B. Converse Reservoir security, Mobile County water safety, underwater bomb Alabama.
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