Alabama Department of Environmental Management

Environment

ADEM brings in EPA to fight underground waste fire in Moody

Gov. Kay Ivey issued a limited state of emergency Wednesday clearing the way for ADEM and the St. Clair County commission to work with the EPA to fight the fire.

January 19, 2023

ADEM: Putting out St. Clair County landfill fire is No. 1 priority

The fire has been burning for nearly a month and is mostly underground.

December 30, 2022

ADEM: Stop the drip, check for leaks

The agency recommends that home and business owners promptly check for leaks as temps rise above freezing.

December 27, 2022

ADEM awards $348 million to water and sewer systems

The $348 million include more than $77 million in grants approved for communities in Alabama’s Black Belt.

September 16, 2022

Area leaders join ADEM in breaking ground for new field office on Mobile’s Broad Street

The building is expected to be completed in May 2023.

April 25, 2022

ADEM promotes Earth Day through education, videos and RSA light displays

In recent months, ADEM staff traveled across the state to engage with students in the lead-up to Earth Day

April 22, 2022

Hundreds of systems apply for $225 million to repair, upgrade water, sewer infrastructure

Nearly 400 public water and sewer systems across the state of Alabama have applied for grants to repair and upgrade their systems.

March 30, 2022

Legislative committees set up ARPA funding for Tuesday vote

The bill would distribute about $772 million in federal funding primarily towards broadband expansion, water and sewer improvements and health care.

January 21, 2022

Recycling campaign a success in Calhoun County, organizers say

The events were designed to enhance recycling and spur economic growth in East Alabama.

November 15, 2021

ADEM: Drummond has stopped pumping mine water into Black Warrior tributary

Black Warrior Riverkeeper last week threatened a lawsuit if the pumping didn't stop.

November 3, 2021