Lake Tuscaloosa - "Our Great Lake". Protect. Preserve. Play

CLICK HERE FOR A SEPTIC TANK APPLICATION. Please print and fill out the septic tank application document and return to the Lakes Division by mail, fax or in person.

For information on Sepic Tank Registrations, please call the Lakes Division at 349-0279. Thank you for your help in protecting Lake Tuscaloosa.

- FULL .PDF FILE WITH STREET NAMES, CITY LIMITS, AND POLICE JURISDICTION OF THE CITY OF TUSCALOOSA WITHIN THE DRAINAGE BASIN

- SEARCH FOR A LICENSED SEPTIC TANK INSPECTOR IN TUSCALOOSA COUNTY. (through the Alabama Onsite Wastewater Board Website)

Bacteria Level Sign Locations now available online. Click below for a full version of the maps.

The above water quality status signs are now posted in 18 locations across Lake Tuscaloosa.

CHECK LAKE TUSCALOOSA LAKE LEVELS ONLINE FROM USGS

CLICK HERE FOR A PRINTABLE EXCEL FILE OF BACTERIA LEVELS AT EACH TESTING SITE FOR DECEMBER 2006

MAP OF BACTERIA LEVELS FOR DECEMBER 2006 TESTS

Best Management Practices (BMP) Information. To help prevent siltation and runoff problems within the Lake Tuscaloosa Drainage Basin, there are several best management practices that can be used. BMP's are specific to agriculture, forestry, and construction work. Click here for BMP information from the EPA.

> DOWNLOAD PDF of Septic Tank Ordinance Change Regarding Filter Types

Am I required to register my septic tank? Click on the map below for a PDF map of the Lake Tuscaloosa, Lake Nicol and Harris Lake Drainage Basin to see if you are within the regulation area. The map includes street names and city limit/police jurisdiction boundaries. If you have any questions about registering your septic tank, please call the City of Tuscaloosa Lakes Division at 349-0279.