UAB is leading several projects together with community partners to evaluate public health related to failing sanitation in the Black Belt of Alabama.
The health of you and your family is important. Unfortunately, failing septic systems and the use of straight pipe systems for sewage disposal are common throughout rural communities without access to public sewers. Due to poor sanitation, children and pregnant women are at a higher risk of contracting intestinal infections and parasites that may lead to vomiting, diarrhea, and fatigue.
The Sanitation Health Program, is committed to reducing and preventing health hazards caused by failing sanitation across Black Belt Counties.
Through our efforts, our goal is to:
- Work with community organizations to educate the public on poor sanitation
- Improve failing sanitation systems across the Black Belt
- Connect at-risk communities with local healthcare services and providers
This project is a collaborative effort between UAB, the Rural Health Medical Program, Inc. (RHMP), the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH), the Consortium for Rural Alabama Water and Wastewater Management (CFRAWAWM), Black Belt Unicorporated Wastewater Program (BBUWP), West Central Alabama Improvement League, and the CDC.
Improving Sanitation Health in the Black Belt
The Sanitation Health Program continues to make strides in Alabama’s Black Belt, where failing sanitation systems remain a serious concern. Our efforts center on education, outreach, and practical solutions to support healthier communities and improve quality of life.
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