LCUWP awarded septic system installation funds

The Lowndes County Unincorporated Wastewater Program (LCUWP) has been awarded a grant to install septic systems for homeowners living in unincorporated areas of Lowndes County.

“We will be working in conjunction with the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) to process and complete installations,” said Carmelita Arnold, LCUWP program director.

To learn more about program enrollment, contact Arnold at info@lcuwp.net . Visit the LCUWP office at the Lowndes County Health Department. located at 507 E. Tuskeena Street in Hayneville, or call (334) 548-2006 for more information.

“If your need for repair or installation is urgent, please let us know,” Arnold said.

The criteria for deciding urgency and priority for installation or repairs is not completely known as yet, Arnold explained. Residents who have comments or concerned regarding the matter should direct their communication to LCUWP or County Commissioners listed:

• District 2 Commissioner and Chairman Charlie King at ckjr2188@yahoo.com ;
• District 1 Commissioner Robert Harris at harrisrobertm@yahoo.com;
• District 4 Commissioner Joey Barganier at joeybarganier@att.net ;
• District 5 Commissioner Dickson Farrior at pfarrier@htcnet.net ; or

• District 3 Commissioner Joshua Simmons at joshuasimmonsjs@gmail.com .