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. CS010972-02

Madison County

The Alabama Department of Environmental Management has made $10,323,347 in financial assistance available to the Town of Owens Cross Roads using funds from the American Rescue Plan Fund (ARPA) and the Clean Water Bipartisan Infrastructure (CWBIL) 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 town of Owens Cross Roads proposes a project to build a new wastewater treatment plant to meet current demand. The project consists of a 0.9 MGD facility designed to replace the existing plant and operate more efficiently. The improvements include a sequencing batch reactor (SBR) system with anaerobic digesters, an anoxic influent equalization basin, and tertiary treatment with a cloth disc filter. Completion of these improvements prevent non-compliance with effluent discharge limits and accommodate the total wastewater load generated within the city limits.

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 Section, 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 16th day of July, 2025, by authorization of the Alabama Department of Environmental Management.

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Jeffery W. Kitchens
Acting Director

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