A DRINKING WATER INTAKE
IS NO PLACE FOR A STRIP MINE.

  
 

THIS IS WHERE MUCH OF BIRMINGHAM GETS ITS DRINKING WATER.

THIS IS WHERE THEY WANT A PERMIT FOR A 1,773 ACRE STRIP MINE.
 
 

800 feet

 

HERE IS WHY WE BELIEVE THIS IS A BAD IDEA.
 
Sediment, heavy metals, and toxins dumped into the river at 29 discharge points, into one of our city's primary drinking water sources.
 
Higher water bills for Birmingham residents, due to the higher levels of treatment that may be required.
 
Top scientists in the field note that they have never before seen a coal mine this close to a major drinking water intake.

ADEM IS SEEKING PUBLIC COMMENTS FOR AN AUGUST 28 HEARING.

Let them know you don't want a coal mine discharging into your drinking water source.

or email [email protected]

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For more details about Shepherd Bend, and our efforts to protect it, visit BlackWarriorRiver.org.