Blackbelt Unincorporated Wastewater Project

06/02/2026

🎉 BIG NEWS for Lowndes County!
We are proud to announce that BBUWP has earned a United Nations Sustainable Development Goals Award for our work tackling the wastewater crisis right here in Alabama's Black Belt!
Not long ago, Lowndes County was described by a UN representative as similar to a third world country because of our sewage disposal crisis. Today, that same international community is recognizing us as a model for sustainable, scalable, and replicable solutions.

This award belongs to every resident who trusted the process, every partner who showed up, and every team member who has been in the field doing the hard work.
As Executive Director Sherry Bradley said it best: "We took the challenge, we have processed through the challenge, and we see an end to where everyone can get a proper wastewater disposal system."

We are just getting started. From Lowndes County to 11 Black Belt counties - and now to the world stage. 🌍
Thank you for your continued support. This is YOUR win too.

👉 Read the full story: https://www.lowndessignal.com/news/bbuwp-earns-un-sustainable-development-award-727b8794

Black Belt Unincorporated Wastewater Program wins UN Sustainable Development Goals Award for tackling rural sewage crisis in Alabama’s Lowndes County.

01/06/2026

12/25/2025

🎉 We’re Expanding Our Work Across the Black Belt! 🎉

The Black Belt Unincorporated Wastewater Program (BBUWP) is excited to announce that we have officially begun working in Marengo, Wilcox, Sumter, and Greene counties as part of the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) sponsored project serving 11 counties across the Alabama Black Belt.

These photos are from our Marengo County kickoff meeting, where we gathered with community partners and residents to begin this important work together.

💛 We look forward to improving wastewater systems, protecting public health, and strengthening communities throughout the region. More updates coming soon!

12/18/2025

🎉 Thank you for making the BBUWP 2025 Annual Members Meeting a great success!

We are grateful to everyone who joined us for an impactful event with over 300 participants in attendance. We’re excited to share that two new partnerships were formed, and we’re looking ahead with a goal to install 100+ additional Onsite Sanitation Systems in the coming year.

Special thanks to Ms. Bradley and Dr. Abron of PEER Consultants, P.C., for their leadership in guiding this successful meeting, and to all of our partners and community members for your continued support.

💛 Together, we are strengthening communities across the Black Belt.

12/09/2025

🎉 You’re Invited to the BBUWP 2025 Annual Members Meeting! 🎉

The Black Belt Unincorporated Wastewater Program (BBUWP) is excited to welcome our community partners and supporters to this year’s Annual Members Meeting. Join us as we share program updates, celebrate our progress, and provide important educational resources for our community.

📍 Location:
Southview Worship Center
141 West Tuskeena Street
Hayneville, AL 36040

📅 Date: Thursday, December 11, 2025

⏰ Time:
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM · Program
1:00 PM – 1:30 PM · Gift Giving

📞 RSVP by December 4: (334) 548-7800

A special thank you to our amazing sponsors who make this work possible:
Congresswoman Terri Sewell
Senator Greg Albritton
Senator Robert Stewart
Representative Kelvin Lawrence
PEER Consultants, P.C.
Alabama-Tombigbee Regional Commission
SABIC
Alabama Department of Public Health
OCAP
Southern Poverty Law Center
Porch Creek Indians
KESS Environmental Services

💛 We look forward to seeing you there as we continue building a healthier, stronger Black Belt community together!

11/15/2025

Members of the BBUWP Advisory Group, met with local Hawaiian officials to examine a cesspool site contaminating the ocean and coral reef. This visit highlights the urgent need for sustainable wastewater solutions in island communities.

Pictured far right is Dr. Yeh, whose innovative system transforms raw sewage into clear, safe effluent — a potential breakthrough in protecting marine ecosystems.

Our team remains committed to equitable, science-driven approaches to environmental challenges. 💧🌱

10/03/2025

We’ve attached a few photos from our Pre-Bid Conference (Sept 19, 2025) at the Lowndes County Board of Education Conference Room in Hayneville. Thanks to all AOWB-certified Level I & II installers and partners who joined us to discuss installing up to 20 onsite wastewater systems.
What’s next:

• Installer Workshop: Sept 22, 2025
• Site visits for interested installers scheduled for Saturday 10/4, Sunday 10/5 and Tuesday 10/7.
• Bid deadline is October 22, 2025, at 4:00 PM CST

👉 Full RFB, event times, and updates: https://www.bbuwp.org/bid-information
BUWP

09/19/2025

The Black Belt Unincorporated Wastewater Program (BBUWP) will release an RFB on September 19, 2025 for the installation of up to 20 onsite wastewater systems in Lowndes County.

Who can bid:
Approved Alabama Onsite Wastewater Board (AOWB)–certified Level I and Level II installers.

Where to find the RFB:
👉 www.bbuwp.org

⏰ Event times will be announced on our website.
Please share with eligible installers. We look forward to your participation!

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