Chattahoochee Riverkeeper calls for fixes to Phenix City sewer failures
The group says sanitary sewer overflows have occurred regularly since at least 2021, and it joined Alabama's lawsuit in March of 2025.
Chattahoochee Riverkeeper is calling for permanent solutions to Phenix City's ongoing wastewater treatment failures. The group says its water monitoring and public records show sanitary sewer overflows have occurred regularly there since at least 2021.
In March of 2025, the Riverkeeper joined the State of Alabama in a lawsuit against Phenix City over violations of the Clean Water Act and the Alabama Water Pollution Control Act.
The group is advocating for infrastructure upgrades to protect people who depend on the Chattahoochee River for drinking water, fishing and recreation. Questions go to Henry Jacobs, Deputy Director.
From Chattahoochee Riverkeeper· Instagram · Oct 15
Open the post“CRK is calling for permanent solutions to Phenix City’s ongoing wastewater treatment failures. CRK water monitoring and public records show that sanitary sewer overflows have occurred regularly in Phenix City since at least 2021. In March of 2025, we joined the State of Alabama in a lawsuit against Phenix City for its violations of the Clean Water Act and the Alabama Water Pollution Control Act. Thanks to our legal representation at @southernenvironment, we’re using our voice to advocate for necessary infrastructure upgrades that will protect water quality and all of us who depend on the Chattahoochee River for drinking water, fishing, and recreation. If you have questions, reach out to Henry Jacobs, CRK Deputy Director, at hjacobs@chattahoochee.org.”
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