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ADEM

Infrastructure

ADEM asks water customers not to drip when temperatures are above freezing

Water utilities across the state are struggling to keep up with increased consumer demand, exacerbated by leaks from frozen pipes.

January 19, 2024

ADEM Coal Ash Program protects health and environment

ADEM’s goal remains the same – to ensure coal combustion residuals are timely, safely and properly disposed of.

October 23, 2023

ADEM celebrates Earth Day 2023

Earth Day is celebrated internationally each April 22.

April 24, 2023

Public invited to submit comments to Moody fire working group

The group will review the response to the fire, and identify shortcomings or gaps in authority and resources.

March 31, 2023

A silver lining in a very toxic cloud

If we have to allow landfills and disposal sites in Alabama, let’s make sure they are regulated.

March 23, 2023

$52.6 million in EPA funds complements ADEM’s water projects

Last year, ADEM awarded $463 million to public drinking water and wastewater systems across the state.

February 20, 2023

ADEM director issues statement on Moody fire to Environmental Management Commission

Director Lance LeFleur said the situation exposed shortcoming in the ability to respond to unregulated activities.

February 13, 2023

ADEM: Moody fire not “discernibly” impacting water quality

The EPA detected hazardous levels of chemicals in the air, but ADEM says there's no similar hazard to water quality.

February 6, 2023

ADEM takes enforcement action against former used oil transporter

Alabama Oil & Gas Recovery has ceased operations at a facility on Blackjack Road in Trussville.

February 2, 2023

ADEM, EPA leaders hold signing ceremony for Hayneville sewer project

The funding is part of $463 million awarded by ADEM in 2022 to public drinking water and sewer systems.

January 30, 2023