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Surface Discharge of Raw Wastewater among Unsewered Homes in Central Alabama

This webinar explores multiple methods for researching the ongoing issue of direct discharge of raw sewage to the ground surface through “straight pipes” in many of central Alabama’s more rural areas. 

  • Surface Discharge of Raw Wastewater among Unsewered Homes in Central Alabama (pdf) (12.53 MB)

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Last updated on March 26, 2025
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