sewer systems

Groups file Civil Rights complaint against Alabama, ADEM over Black Belt sewer issues

Two watchdog groups filed the Title VI complaint, alleging the state has not adequately addressed the ongoing sanitation problems.

Josh Moon

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March 7, 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, 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

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

Legislature addresses primary issues, League of Municipalities says

The primary issues for municipalities, including broadband and waste infrastructure, were addressed in meaningful ways, executive director Greg Cochran said.

John H. Glenn

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May 10, 2022

Governor announces funds transferred to ADEM for statewide water, sewer projects

The agreement provides $225 million for grants to provide or improve water and sewer services to residents across the state.

April 4, 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