State of Alabama FINAL Coastal Impact Assistance Program (CIAP ...

SPENDING ESTIMATE PER CALENDAR YEAR OF PROJECT DURATION:
MC-10
2008 $ 750,000.00
2009 $ 750,000.00
2010 $
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2011 $
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GOAL: The goal of this project is to reduce the number of on-site sewage disposal systems and
therefore reduce pathogens to local waters.
OBJECTIVE: The objective of the project is to construct/install wastewater infrastructure along the
I-65/Highway 43 corridor.
The I-65/Highway 43 corridor between Satsuma and Mount Vernon in northeast Mobile County is home
to high density residential and commercial land uses. Portions of this area of the County are served by
publicly owned wastewater treatment facilities while other portions utilize onsite wastewater
treatment/individual septic tanks, many of which are failing due to age, design, and lack of adequate
maintenance. The goal of this project is to reduce the number of on-site sewage disposal systems and
therefore reduce pathogens to local waters. The objective of the project is to construct/install wastewater
infrastructure along the I-65/Highway 43 corridor. If it is not possible to connect infrastructure to a
publicly owned treatment plant, then the project will consist of construction of at least one decentralized
wastewater treatment system. Once constructed, the local jurisdiction will be responsible for operating
these facilities.
AUTHORIZED USES
o This project meets the criteria set forth in Authorized Use #4, implementation of a federally
approved marine, coastal, or comprehensive conservation management plan.
o Justification: This project is consistent with Authorized Use #4 as it implements Action WQ-C1
Reduce Opportunities for Pathogen Introduction included in the Mobile Bay National Estuary
Program Comprehensive Conservation and Management Plan.
o Cost Sharing: Cost sharing is not applicable to this project.
o Partnering: There will be no partnering with this project.
o Benefit to the Natural Coastal Environment: Sanitary sewer infrastructure in this area is an integral
component of protecting local waterways from pathogens associated with failing septic systems.
Locally heavy rainfall and close proximity to vital commercial and recreational waterways
underscore the importance of properly maintained and operated treatment systems. Reducing the
State of Alabama Final Coastal Impact Assistance Program Plan
Mobile County Tier One Project Descriptions
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