Anniston Ft McClellan WWTP, Anniston

Overview

Anniston Ft McClellan WWTP serves approximately 22,600 people in Anniston, Alabama. The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, with NPDES permits regulating its discharge.

Anniston Ft McClellan WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Anniston, Calhoun County, Alabama. It serves a population of around 22,600 residents in the Anniston area, including the former Fort McClellan military base. 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. For a population of this scale, secondary treatment is typically required, with additional nutrient removal if discharging to sensitive waters. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that drain into the Coosa River basin, ultimately reaching the Gulf of Mexico via the Alabama River system. The Coosa River supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor in the southeastern United States.

Environmental context

The plant discharges into the Coosa River watershed, which flows southwest through Alabama to join the Alabama River and eventually the Mobile River estuary and the Gulf of Mexico. The Coosa River is a biologically diverse system supporting numerous fish and mussel species, some of which are endemic. Downstream waters are used for recreation, fishing, and drinking water supply, making nutrient and pathogen control important for ecological and public health.

Frequently asked questions

The plant is located at 6293 McClellan Boulevard, Anniston, Calhoun County, Alabama, United States.

The plant serves approximately 22,600 residents in the Anniston area, including the former Fort McClellan military base.

The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that drain into the Coosa River basin, which flows to the Gulf of Mexico.

The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act and is regulated by an NPDES permit issued by the Alabama Department of Environmental Management.

Under the Clean Water Act, secondary treatment is generally required for municipal plants of this size. Additional nutrient removal may be needed if discharging to sensitive waters.