Water Quality Division

The Alabama Department of Environmental Management, also known as ADEM, manages air, land and field operations divisions. The department s land division administers a remediation program for contaminated sites, as well as issues permits for medical waste transporters and processors. The land division also assists local government agencies and nonprofit organizations with assessment, cleanup and redevelopment of brownfields sites. The Alabama Department of Environmental Management operates a water division that is responsible for providing safe and drinking water. The department s air division administers an air pollution control program that regulates air emissions from industries and automobiles. It handles cases related to the release of oil and hazardous materials due to spills and accidents.

The Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) is dedicated to ensuring a safe, healthful, and productive environment for all citizens of Alabama. With a diverse range of programs focused on air quality, coastal management, waste remediation, and water resources, ADEM plays a crucial role in safeguarding the state's natural resources and promoting sustainability. In addition to its regulatory functions, ADEM actively engages with the community to provide compliance assistance and resources, including public notices and complaint reporting. The agency is committed to transparently sharing information and updates that support the well-being of Alabama's residents and the preservation of its environment. Generated from the website

The Land Division is a public service agency that works under the Alabama Department of Environmental Management. It administers several waste management and remediation programs pursuant to the authorities granted by the provisions of Alabama Environmental Management. The division has primary jurisdiction over the disposal of solid and hazardous waste within the state and with the remediation of contaminated sites. The Land Division conducts and supports a variety of programs for hazardous and solid waste, remediation, scrap tire, and brownfields and voluntary cleanup. It also conducts the waste preapproval program that generates solid waste and submits hazardous waste determinations. The division is located in Montgomery, Ala.