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COMPLAINT # 4E-006PX0I14

RECEIVED AT ADEM

August 06, 2025 01:59 PM
Received via Web By Web Complaint

Media/Division Contacts

Water: Shanda Torbert
334-271-7800

DESCRIPTION OF COMPLAINT:

According to the test results from the Chattahoochee Riverkeeper, E. coli levels were measured at Mill Creek before it enters the Chattahoochee in Phenix City on 07/31/25 and 07/24/25. E. Coli test results for 07/24/25 were 40,820 MPN/100mL E. coli test results for 07/31/25 were 27,375 MPN/100mL According to the Chattahoochee Riverkeeper, anything greater than 235 MPN/100 mL is high risk. Also, high E. coli readings can be an indicator of other pollutants or toxins in the water. The extreme readings represent a public health hazard. Is the city or ADEM doing anything to identify the wastewater leak or the source of the contamination? Thanks!; Observed: 07/24/25 and 07/31/25

LOCATION OF COMPLAINT:

City of Phenix City
601 12th Street
Phenix City, AL 36867
RUSSELL COUNTY

Broad Street at Mill Creek in Phenix City

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Problems noted (by Impacted Area):

  • Water - Municipal

Potential Sources

No potential sources have been specified.

Actions

 MediaResolvedDate ResolvedResolution ID
Water - Evaluated/investigated on 8/7/2025
 
Departmental Action IDAction IDResolution IDDate Action TakenCommentsAction ByAction
Enforcement Action Taken

performed by: Shanda Torbert
8/7/2025

Comments:
The Department filed a complaint in the Circuit Court of Russell County on September 13, 2024 that includes violations of the NPDES Permit and the Alabama Water Pollution Control Act.

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