Sanitation Crisis and Civil Rights in Rural Alabama

This chapter explores the critical sanitation issues faced by residents in rural Alabama, highlighting the reliance on inadequate septic systems and the burdens it places on communities. It discusses the intersection of environmental injustices and civil rights, particularly through the experiences of families living without basic sewage infrastructure. The narrative examines advocacy efforts that aim to rectify these systemic inequalities and the impact of historical discrimination on current sanitation policies.