Water systems

Rep. Sewell announces $9 million in water infrastructure investments

The investment will improve the water system in West Dallas and Marengo Counties and benefit more than 7,400 residents.

December 12, 2024

Rep. Sewell announces funding to ensure clean, safe drinking water in Alabama

The EPA is awarding $43.9 million to Alabama to support lead pipe replacement and ensure clean, safe drinking water.

October 10, 2024

Officials celebrate $22 million in funding to overhaul Ardmore sewer system

Leaders from the various state, federal and local agencies took part in a check ceremony.

September 26, 2024

Sen. Greg Reed announces $6.7 million in grant awards for water system improvements

This comes in response to portions of Walker, Fayette, and Tuscaloosa Counties experiencing an extended period of water shortages in January.

June 10, 2024

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

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If it was in your backyard…

In Lowndes County, 15 percent of survey respondents reported that they had a failing onsite sanitation system or no wastewater treatment at all.

Mary Moore

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September 19, 2023

Agreement reached in investigation of Alabama Department of Public Health

An investigation found that ADPH’s enforcement of sanitation laws threatened residents of Lowndes County.

May 5, 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