Alexander City Coley Creek WWTP, Alexander City

Overview

Alexander City Coley Creek WWTP serves approximately 12,200 residents in Alexander City, Alabama. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the Tallapoosa River basin, part of the larger Mobile River watershed.

Alexander City Coley Creek WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Alexander City, Alabama, serving a population of about 12,200. The plant is situated in Tallapoosa County and operates as part of the city's wastewater infrastructure. As a facility serving a medium-sized agglomeration, the plant is expected to meet secondary treatment standards under the U.S. Clean Water Act, administered through the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program. The Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) oversees permitting and compliance for such facilities in the state. The plant discharges into the Tallapoosa River watershed, which flows into the Alabama River and ultimately the Mobile River estuary and the Gulf of Mexico. This waterway supports diverse aquatic life and provides recreational and drinking water resources for downstream communities.

Environmental context

The plant discharges into the Tallapoosa River basin, a tributary of the Alabama River system. The Tallapoosa River supports a variety of fish and wildlife, including several species of freshwater mussels and game fish. Downstream, the Mobile River estuary is one of the largest river deltas in the United States, providing critical habitat for migratory birds and aquatic species. The plant's treatment performance directly affects water quality in this ecologically significant watershed.

Frequently asked questions

The plant is located on Coley Creek Road in Alexander City, Tallapoosa County, Alabama, United States.

The plant serves approximately 12,201 residents of Alexander City and surrounding areas.

The plant discharges treated effluent into the Tallapoosa River basin, which flows into the Alabama River and eventually the Gulf of Mexico.

The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, with NPDES permits issued by the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM).

Plants of this size typically provide secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids, meeting EPA standards.