Alabama Power Faces Lawsuit Over Drained Wells in Vandiver

A group of homeowners in Vandiver, Alabama, is suing Alabama Power, claiming that a fiber optic drilling project caused their wells to run dry, leaving them without water for over a month.

 Homeowners Left Without Water

One of the affected residents, Marina Well, shared her frustration:

“This is my first home, I don’t know if the investment I made is going to turn out to be a good one long term.”

She and her neighbors say their aquifer was damaged when Alabama Power drilled for underground fiber installation, disrupting their only water source.

⚖️ Legal Battle & Court Orders

The homeowners have taken Alabama Power to court, and a judge ordered the company to work around the clock to resolve the issue.

🔹 Alabama Power’s Response: The company acknowledged the problem and said they are providing temporary water solutions (bottled water and above-ground tanks) to the eight affected residents.

🔹 Company’s Next Steps: Alabama Power recently finished drilling and conduit installation and is now working to seal the space around the conduit before assessing the damage.

📆 Court Hearing on Tuesday

The next court hearing is scheduled for Tuesday, where Alabama Power is expected to present its plan to fix the wells.

While homeowners wait for answers, they remain frustrated:

“We’re waiting on the court decisions. We’re waiting on power and the drilling company to have a solution, but in the short term we don’t want to live like this.” – Marina Well

👀 Key Questions:
✅ Will Alabama Power fully restore the wells?
✅ What long-term solutions will be offered to affected homeowners?
✅ Could this lead to a larger lawsuit or settlement?

This case could set a precedent for corporate responsibility in infrastructure projects affecting private water sources.