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Wastewater Into Smith Lake | Birmingham News
A new wastewater permit approved by Alabama’s environmental agency allows treated water from a major development near Lewis Smith Lake to flow directly into the lake via Ryan Creek—up to 60,000 gallons daily, under strict standards. Local residents fear breakdowns could lead to sewage contamination, even jokingly asking if developers would drink the water to prove safety. Developers counter that their advanced system meets near-drinking-water standards and outperforms existing septic systems, which they say pollute more invisibly. One project sponsor, a lakefront homeowner, confidently vows…
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