Welcome to Chatom
Welcome to the Town of Chatom’s website. I hope that you are able to get an overview of the services, both public and private, that our town offers. We are proud of our many parks, 18 hole golf course, airport, state of the art library and our 25 bed hospital and nursing home. Our greatest asset by far are the people that make living here so wonderful, the citizens of Chatom.
I hope that you will take time to visit our town and enjoy the many opportunities that are offered.
With God’s continued blessing, our town will grow and we will work diligently to improve the lives of all our citizens and guest.
Harold L Crouch, Mayor
The Town of Chatom, Alabama was founded in 1904 at the intersection of Highway 56 and 17. The Town of Chatom is located in the center of the county, making Chatom the county seat in 1907. In 1949 the town became the largest municipality in Washington County, AL. Today, Chatom has a population of approximately 1,200 and is proud of its many accomplishments. The town of Chatom is the home to a modern Library, Hospital & Nursing Home, Community Center, Lake Ellis, and a beautiful 18-Hole golf course. Chatom, Alabama is an outgoing community and is home to many friendly people.
Early Notice and Public Review of a Proposed Activity in a 100 Year Floodplain
To: All interested Agencies, Groups and Individuals
This is to give notice that the Town of Chatom has determined that the following proposed action under Delta Regional Authority Program Project No. AL10817 is located in the 100 Year Floodplain & Wetland, and the Town of Chatom will be identifying and evaluating practicable alternatives to locating the action in the 100 Year Floodplain & Wetland and the potential impacts on the 100 Year Floodplain & Wetland from the proposed action, as required by Executive Order(s) 11988 and 11990, in accordance with HUD regulations at 24 CFR 55.20 Subpart C Procedures for Making Determinations on Floodplain Management and Protection of Wetlands. Proposed activities include partial removal and proper disposal of accumulated sludge from the town’s wastewater treatment lagoon using Delta Regional Authority funding. Site is 19.1 acres of freshwater emergent wetland. Habitat is classified as PEM1CD. The DRA activities are not expected to affect the wetlands and floodplain adversely. The project will be implemented in a manner to ensure the integrity of the wetland and floodplain is not compromised. Total number of wetland and floodplain is 19.1 acres. The proposed project(s) is located 44 West Front Street, Chatom, Alabama 36518 in Town of Chatom, Washington County.
There are three primary purposes for this notice. First, people who may be affected by activities in the 100 Year Floodplain & Wetland and those who have an interest in the protection of the natural environment should be given an opportunity to express their concerns and provide information about these areas. Commenters are encouraged to offer alternative sites outside of the 100 Year Floodplain & Wetland, alternative methods to serve the same project purpose, and methods to minimize and mitigate impacts. Second, an adequate public notice program can be an important public educational tool.
The dissemination of information and request for public comment about the 100 Year Floodplain & Wetland can facilitate and enhance Federal efforts to reduce the risks and impacts associated with the occupancy and modification of these special areas. Third, as a matter of fairness, when the Federal government determines it will participate in actions taking place in the 100 Year Floodplain, it must inform those who may be put at greater or continued risk.
Written comments must be received by the Town of Chatom at the following address on or before 4/9/2026: Town of Chatom, 44 W Front Street, Chatom, Alabama 36518 and 251-847-2858, Attention: Harold L. Crouch, Mayor. A full description of the project may also be reviewed from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday, and 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Wednesday and Friday at 44 W Front Street, Chatom, Alabama 36518 and http://www.chatom.org.
Comments may also be submitted via email at chatomtownhall@gmail.com.
3/25/2026
Town of Chatom 