Alabama's coastal beaches are a major tourist attraction as well as a lifestyle staple for Alabama residents. Alabama has approximately 50 miles of Gulf Beach and an estimated 65 to 70 miles of bay beaches where the adjacent waters are classified for swimming under the State's Water Use Classification System.
To create an AEPACS account:
Check here to familiarize yourself with the locations of marina pumping stations on Alabama's lakes and waterways. You can also call ADEM at 1-800-533-2336 for a list of locations.
The Alabama Department of Environmental Management does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability in the administration of its programs or activities, in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
The Department has designated responsibility for coordination of compliance efforts and receipt of inquiries concerning nondiscrimination requirements, including grievances and discrimination complaints, as implemented by 40 C.F.R. Parts 5 and 7 to:
Nondiscrimination Coordinator
Jeffery W. Kitchens
Spills and fish kills should be reported during normal office hours to the nearest ADEM Field Office or 24 hours per day by calling the Alabama Emergency Management Agency State Warning Point at 1-800-843-0699. The ADEM response staff can be reached after hours in emergency situations through the Alabama Emergency Management Agency.
The Industrial Program develops and regulates the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) program for industrial sources and the Pretreatment program for significant indirect industrial sources. Under the NPDES program, industrial facilities are permitted to discharge storm water and/or wastewater to surface waters. Under the State Indirect Discharge (SID) program facilities are permitted to discharge to publicly or privately owned wastewater treatment works (POTW's).