Environment ADEM: Stop the drip, check for leaks The agency recommends that home and business owners promptly check for leaks as temps rise above freezing. Josh MoonDecember 27, 2022
Infrastructure 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. StaffSeptember 16, 2022
Legislature 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. GlennMay 10, 2022
State 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. StaffApril 25, 2022
News 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 StaffApril 22, 2022
Environment Lake Guntersville Park now boasts roads made with recycled scrap tires The repaving was paid for in part by a $829,080 grant from ADEM to Alabama State Parks. StaffApril 19, 2022
Governor 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. StaffApril 4, 2022
Infrastructure 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. StaffMarch 30, 2022
Infrastructure Opinion | COVID relief can be life-changing for thousands of Alabamians Many of the approximately 1,200 water and sewer systems in Alabama have significant repair and upgrade needs. Lance LeFleurJanuary 27, 2022
State ADEM announces comment period, public hearing on strengthened by-products rules ADEM adopted regulations in 2020 that for the first time created state guidelines governing the land application of by-products for beneficial use. StaffJanuary 19, 2022