Historical:
The "Heart of Dixie” is the other name given to Alabama. It is also referred to as The Yellowhammer as its
unofficial nickname and as ‘”Cotton State” as well. Montgomery is the capital of the state. Alabama ranked
30th from the list of US states and territories by land area with a total of 52,419 square miles. It nestled amid
Tennessee, Florida, Georgia and Mississippi wherein 3.19% of this part is composed of water. This is the
reason why the state has the second biggest inland systems in its waterways across United States. Alabama
usually has tropical storms and hurricanes and in fact, Alabama has the most reported damaging tornadoes
compared to any other state in the whole of US from January 1, 1950 until October 31, 2006. People in
Alabama went through a very tough damage on April of 1974 during the Super Outbreak and recently, the
Tornado Outbreak last April 25-28, 2011.
The "Heart of Dixie” is the other name given to Alabama. It is also referred to as The Yellowhammer as its
unofficial nickname and as ‘”Cotton State” as well. Montgomery is the capital of the state. Alabama ranked
30th from the list of US states and territories by land area with a total of 52,419 square miles. It nestled amid
Tennessee, Florida, Georgia and Mississippi wherein 3.19% of this part is composed of water. This is the
reason why the state has the second biggest inland systems in its waterways across United States. Alabama
usually has tropical storms and hurricanes and in fact, Alabama has the most reported damaging tornadoes
compared to any other state in the whole of US from January 1, 1950 until October 31, 2006. People in
Alabama went through a very tough damage on April of 1974 during the Super Outbreak and recently, the
Tornado Outbreak last April 25-28, 2011.
Sewage Clean Up Legislation:
Included in the Alabama legislature and in accordance with the states’ Environmental Management is Alabama
Department of Environmental Management (ADEM). It is which the authorizing US government agency that is
responsible in implementing rules granted by the US Environmental Protection Agency, created last 1982. It is
spearheaded by Lance R. LeFleur as its commission director last June 1, 2010. The agency is responsible in
executing environmental laws in the state.
Included in the Alabama legislature and in accordance with the states’ Environmental Management is Alabama
Department of Environmental Management (ADEM). It is which the authorizing US government agency that is
responsible in implementing rules granted by the US Environmental Protection Agency, created last 1982. It is
spearheaded by Lance R. LeFleur as its commission director last June 1, 2010. The agency is responsible in
executing environmental laws in the state.
Alabama placed 23rd in the US with its population at 4,779,736 as of 2010. Chilton County is the center of
population in Alabama. According to a study, residents of Alabama are not very much into exercising after
knowing that has of the worst for obesity rate. The greater parts of the population are Protestant. At 26.2%,
African American is the majority group of ancestry.
population in Alabama. According to a study, residents of Alabama are not very much into exercising after
knowing that has of the worst for obesity rate. The greater parts of the population are Protestant. At 26.2%,
African American is the majority group of ancestry.
As required by the US Environmental Protection Agency, ADEM issues permits to the state’s wastewater treatment
facilities, monitor environmental activities and issues in the state. ADEM faced controversies for non-functioning in
the past. Among its controversies include its former director Trey Glen getting accused of allowing emitters to
emit pollutants more than they ought to, and the equally controversial petition asking EPA to revoke ADEM’s
authority by a certain coalition of environmental group in the state.
facilities, monitor environmental activities and issues in the state. ADEM faced controversies for non-functioning in
the past. Among its controversies include its former director Trey Glen getting accused of allowing emitters to
emit pollutants more than they ought to, and the equally controversial petition asking EPA to revoke ADEM’s
authority by a certain coalition of environmental group in the state.
Alabama is home to a lot of known people and landmarks. One of whom is the 66th US Secretary of State
Condoleeza Rice , the remarkable largest cast iron in the world The Vulcan statue and University of Alabama
Football team’s home stadium the Bryant-Denny Stadium.
Condoleeza Rice , the remarkable largest cast iron in the world The Vulcan statue and University of Alabama
Football team’s home stadium the Bryant-Denny Stadium.
A compliant organization in the state is the Mobile Water Service System. The system has three treatment plants
that undergo monthly monitoring and relevant treatment programs. The group secures permits and necessary
requirements from agency.
that undergo monthly monitoring and relevant treatment programs. The group secures permits and necessary
requirements from agency.
Founding:
In 1702, the French founded at Old Mobile. It was believed that at this was when the state was initially founded.
The settlement of the European in the area and their control over the place was from 1702-1763. Mobile was one
of the many other territories like West Florida, Territory of Orleans and lastly in 1812 with the Mississippi Territory
that the Europeans took control of. Spanish governance finally ended when Andrew Jackson settled in
demonstrating authority over the region through a Unites States’ de facto. In 1819, Alabama was the 22nd to
enter the union. It was also the 5th state to break away from the Confederate States of America.
In 1702, the French founded at Old Mobile. It was believed that at this was when the state was initially founded.
The settlement of the European in the area and their control over the place was from 1702-1763. Mobile was one
of the many other territories like West Florida, Territory of Orleans and lastly in 1812 with the Mississippi Territory
that the Europeans took control of. Spanish governance finally ended when Andrew Jackson settled in
demonstrating authority over the region through a Unites States’ de facto. In 1819, Alabama was the 22nd to
enter the union. It was also the 5th state to break away from the Confederate States of America.
Governor:
The incumbent governor in Alabama is Robert J. Bentley, a Republican. He is officially the 53rd governor of the
state on January 17, 2011. He was born on February 3, 1943 at a county in Alabama called Columbiana. He is a
dermatologist by profession at the University of Alabama. He was captain at the Unites States Air Force from
1969-1975 for serving as a general medical officer. He is also a deacon and a Sunday school teacher in the
church his family actively participates to named as the Baptist Church Tuscaloosa.
The incumbent governor in Alabama is Robert J. Bentley, a Republican. He is officially the 53rd governor of the
state on January 17, 2011. He was born on February 3, 1943 at a county in Alabama called Columbiana. He is a
dermatologist by profession at the University of Alabama. He was captain at the Unites States Air Force from
1969-1975 for serving as a general medical officer. He is also a deacon and a Sunday school teacher in the
church his family actively participates to named as the Baptist Church Tuscaloosa.
If you have a SANITARY SEWER MAIN EMERGENCY (located under the street) such as sanitary sewer overflow,
sewer blockages, and sewer backup, try contacting your city or county Sewer Line Maintenance Hotline or Sewer
Damage Emergency Line. Most of them are answered 24-7.
sewer blockages, and sewer backup, try contacting your city or county Sewer Line Maintenance Hotline or Sewer
Damage Emergency Line. Most of them are answered 24-7.
If your sewage damage comes from the service line - the pipe connecting your home to the sewer main, it is your
(homeowners) responsibility to make sure you are safe and repairs are made. Please contact your local plumber
and a water damage mitigation company.
(homeowners) responsibility to make sure you are safe and repairs are made. Please contact your local plumber
and a water damage mitigation company.
To report a Sanitary Sewer Overflow, please call (334) 274-4200.
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Alabama Onsite Wastewater Board
450 South Union Street, 2nd Floor
Montgomery, Alabama 36104
Local: 334-269-6800
Fax: 334-269-5953
via email -
Melissa Hines - melissa.hines@aowb.alabama.gov
Mike Talley - mike.talley@aowb.alabama.gov
450 South Union Street, 2nd Floor
Montgomery, Alabama 36104
Local: 334-269-6800
Fax: 334-269-5953
via email -
Melissa Hines - melissa.hines@aowb.alabama.gov
Mike Talley - mike.talley@aowb.alabama.gov
Governor's Office Mailing Address
State Capitol 600 Dexter Avenue
Montgomery, Alabama 36130
Governor's Office Telephone Numbers
Switchboard:
(334) 242-7100
Fax:
(334) 353-0004
State Capitol 600 Dexter Avenue
Montgomery, Alabama 36130
Governor's Office Telephone Numbers
Switchboard:
(334) 242-7100
Fax:
(334) 353-0004
Contact Information:
ADEM
Attn: Municipal Section
Post Office Box 301463
Montgomery, Alabama 36130-1463
(334) 271-7810
(334) 279-3051 Fax
ADEM
Attn: Municipal Section
Post Office Box 301463
Montgomery, Alabama 36130-1463
(334) 271-7810
(334) 279-3051 Fax
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