Overview
Anniston Choccolocco WWTP in Oxford, Alabama serves approximately 22,709 people. The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, with NPDES permits regulating its discharge to protect local water quality.
Anniston Choccolocco WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Oxford, Calhoun County, Alabama, serving a population of about 22,709. The plant is part of the region's wastewater infrastructure, handling domestic and industrial flows from the Oxford area. Under the U.S. Clean Water Act, the plant operates under an NPDES permit issued by the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM). For a facility serving a medium-sized agglomeration, secondary treatment is typically required, with additional nutrient controls if discharging to sensitive waters. The plant's treatment processes and capacity are designed to meet permit limits that protect the receiving water body. The treated effluent from Anniston Choccolocco WWTP discharges to Choccolocco Creek, a tributary of the Coosa River, which flows into the Alabama River and ultimately to the Gulf of Mexico. The Coosa River basin supports diverse aquatic life, including several species of freshwater mussels and fish, making water quality management critical for ecological health.
Environmental context
The plant discharges to Choccolocco Creek, which flows into the Coosa River, part of the Mobile River Basin that drains to the Gulf of Mexico. This watershed supports diverse aquatic ecosystems, including threatened and endangered species such as the Alabama sturgeon and various freshwater mussels. Nutrient loading from wastewater can contribute to algal blooms and hypoxia in downstream waters, making effective treatment essential for maintaining ecological balance.
Frequently asked questions
Anniston Choccolocco WWTP is located at 9 Friendship Road, Oxford, Calhoun County, Alabama, United States.
The plant serves approximately 22,709 people in the Oxford area.
The treated effluent is discharged to Choccolocco Creek, a tributary of the Coosa River, which flows to the Gulf of Mexico.
The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, with an NPDES permit issued by the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) that sets limits on pollutants to protect water quality.
For a medium-sized agglomeration like this, secondary treatment is standard, often including biological processes such as activated sludge. Additional nutrient removal may be required if the receiving water body is sensitive to eutrophication.
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