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Alabama rejects tougher water toxicity standards

The commission rejected proposed water toxicity updates after public input from environmental groups and industry professionals.

April 14, 2026

Water flow treatment system from the water pump pipe.Motion of water gushing out of the pipe from Koi Pond Carp fish farm for oxygen.Water was drain by tube pvc.Industrial wastewater treatment.

ADEM public hearing draws concern over Tyson Foods wastewater permit

ADEM is considering poultry giant Tyson Foods' permit to increase wastewater discharge into Graves Creek and Locust Fork.

March 31, 2026

House passes bill that will limit state environmental regulations

The House approved SB71, locking state environmental regulations to federal standards, despite Democratic opposition and concerns about public health protections.

February 18, 2026

Commission hears debate on proposed toxicity standards updates

The Alabama Environmental Management Commission heard from environmental advocates and industry leaders about the proposed rule changes.

February 17, 2026

Senate advances bill limiting environmental rules beyond federal standards

Alabama Senate passed SB71, limiting state environmental rules to federal standards despite Democratic warnings about reduced protections for certain communities.

February 4, 2026

This week on The V: Tuberville’s ballot risk, Trump’s endorsement, power politics

Panel examines Tuberville’s residency threat, Trump’s Senate endorsement, rising living costs, environmental rollbacks, and the growing concentration of executive power.

January 26, 2026

Alabama Senate advances bill to restrict environmental regulation expansion

The controversial bill, which prohibits state agencies from setting environmental standards stricter than federal law, passed committee 5-2 after heated debate.

January 21, 2026

Tuscaloosa settles lawsuit over sewage overflows, agrees to upgrades

After two years of litigation, the city committed to evaluating and overhauling its sewage system, promising to invest $18 million in upgrades.

November 21, 2025

Department of Environmental Management appoints new director

Edward Poolos, current deputy commissioner of the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, was appointed as the new director.

June 16, 2025

Bill would expand scrap tire enforcement in some cities, increase penalties

HB145 and SB46 would grant Class 2 cities power to enforce scrap tire violations and expand municipal court jurisdiction for violations.

March 11, 2025