Overview
Alexander City Sugar Creek WWTP serves approximately 12,200 residents in Alexander City, Alabama. The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, which governs wastewater discharge through NPDES permits.
Alexander City Sugar 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 treats wastewater from the local community before discharging into nearby water bodies. As a U.S. facility, the plant operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM). For a plant serving a medium-sized agglomeration, secondary treatment is typically required, with possible additional nutrient removal depending on the receiving water body's sensitivity. The treated effluent is discharged into Sugar Creek, a tributary of the Tallapoosa River, which flows into Lake Martin and eventually the Alabama River system. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides recreational and drinking water resources for the region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into Sugar Creek, which flows into the Tallapoosa River and then into Lake Martin, a major reservoir in Alabama. The Tallapoosa River basin supports diverse aquatic ecosystems, including fish and mussel species, and provides water for downstream communities. Proper treatment is essential to protect water quality in this ecologically sensitive watershed.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on AL 63 in Alexander City, Tallapoosa County, Alabama, United States.
The plant serves approximately 12,201 residents in the Alexander City area.
The treated effluent is discharged into Sugar Creek, which flows into the Tallapoosa River and Lake Martin.
As a U.S. facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated by an NPDES permit issued by the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM).
Plants of this scale typically provide secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids, and may include disinfection.
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