Alabama Department of Environmental Management
P.O. Box 301463 (Zip 36130-1463)
1400 Coliseum Boulevard (Zip 36110-2400)
Montgomery, Alabama
(334) 271-7700

CATEGORICAL EXCLUSION FROM ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
ADEM Fund Code 203
SRF Project No. CS010904-02

Limestone County

The Alabama Department of Environmental Management has made $14,339,500 in financial assistance available to the Waterworks and Sewer Board of the Town of Ardmore using funds from the American Rescue Plan Fund (ARPA) and the Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) Loan Program. In accordance with State and Federal regulations that govern the program, the Alabama Department of Environmental Management has conducted a review to assess the potential impacts upon the environment that may result from implementation of this project.

The Waterworks and Sewer Board of the Town of Ardmore proposes a project to renovate and expand the existing wastewater treatment plant to meet current demand. The project consists of upgrades to the influent pumping station, headworks, various basins, aeration and disinfection portions of the plant. The project will increase capacity, reduce I&I, and improve sustainability and reliability throughout the system and allow the system to remain in compliance.

The Alabama Department of Environmental Management has determined that the project will not have a significant adverse impact on the environment and consequently is herewith issuing a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) to support the use of CWSRF funds for the construction of the proposed project. However, this decision may be reconsidered if significant adverse information concerning the potential environmental impacts of the project is discovered. Attached is an Environmental Assessment that details the proposed project and its impact upon the environment.

Comments relative to this project should be submitted in writing to Mrs. Juliette Waid, SRF Branch, Permits & Services Division, Alabama Department of Environmental Management, P.O. Box 301463, Montgomery, Alabama 36130, no later than 30 days after the date of this notice. The Alabama Department of Environmental Management will not take formal action to proceed with the project without carefully evaluating any public comments opposing the project.

Notice is hereby given this 12th day of November, 2025, by authorization of the Alabama Department of Environmental Management.

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Edward F. Poolos
Director

Nondiscrimination Statement: The Department does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability in the administration of its programs.