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Free septic systems available for homeowners in Lowndes Co.

Signs have gone up around Lowndes County to let homeowners in rural areas know how to get a new septic system at their home -- free of charge.

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2 women helping install septic tanks for Lowndes County families in need

Sherry Bradley and Perman Hardy have been on the ground in the most rural areas of Lowndes County helping install new septic tanks for residents.

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Impact Report 2022: How local news strengthens communities

We live in and care about our communities, and that is a bias we embrace. Here's why that is integral to our mission.

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Lowndes sewage solution gets new volunteers, $2.1 million in ARPA funds

The Black Belt Unincorporated Wastewater Program has more funds, interest and volunteers than ever. The group will soon expand beyond Lowndes County.

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Lowndes County Voters Talk Bingo Facility Shut Down

The Alabama Supreme Court ruled the games illegal last month. Now Lowndes County residents are speaking out.

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USDA funds project solving Lowndes County's sewage crisis

The Black Belt Unincorporated Wastewater Program recently secured $2.1 million in USDA grant funds for the second time in the last year.

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USDA funds project solving Lowndes County's sewage crisis

The Black Belt Unincorporated Wastewater Program recently secured $2.1 million in USDA grant funds for the second time in the last year.

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CBS Evening News With Norah ODonnell-20220113-23:45:00

most problems. >> reporter: were you concerned about her health. >> yes, very. >> reporter: untreated sewage can lead to bacterial infections and intestinal parasites. the only solution is a new system, but the hard clay soil here requires specially designed septic systems that can cause as much as a median household income in lowndes county, alabama. >> with the brown car. ick house. >> reporter: which is why sherry bradley of the alabama department of public health and perman hardy are taking matters into their own hands. >> this is the first meeting to have the black elt unincorporated waste water program. >> reporter: bradley and hardy raised $700,000 in donations to install working systems. qualifying residents make a one-time down payment, then pay a $20 monthly fee. >> every time it rains, people -- they know what might happen, they know that sewage may shoot out and come back in the house. >> reporter: that sort of damage does that do? >> i can't imagine. i just can't imagine.

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CBS Evening News With Norah ODonnell-20220113-23:46:00

thank you so much for helping out here. >> reporter: but on this day, bradley and hardy's teamwork paid off. they got a new septic system installed at earnestine gordon's place. >> i am so happy that i don't know have to come outside and look at this. it's going to go that way instead of that way. momma says hallelujah! hallelujah! >> it's great. been a long hot day. >> reporter: renna gordon can only hope she's next. do you know when it might happen? >> i really don't know. i hope it will be soon. >> reporter: adam yamaguchi for eye on america, cbs news, lowndes county, alabama. >> o'donnell: we learned the justice department is opening an investigation into the state. tonight on "cbs evening news," a wild video of a brazen carjacking this afternoon in new york city. with unitedhealthcare medicare advantage plans,

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CBS Evening News With Norah ODonnell-20220113-23:44:00

rural alabama where help is needed. >> reporter: america in 21st cee in the backyards of the rural poor. in lowndes county, alabama, perman hardy knows all about it. >> when there's a lot of rain you cannot flush the toilet. >> reporter: if you did it would be all over your house. >> yes, when it goes bloop, bloop, get ready, here it comes. >> reporter: in the unincorporated areas of this county, the martin luther king famously led selma to montgomery march, there's no municipal sewage system and for an estimated 80% of households no adequate september system either. >> backs up in the shower, backs up in the tub, gnats everywhere. >> reporter: r raw sewage flooded his mother's house. >> this is the tub that had the

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