Arab Riley Maze Creek WWTP, Arab

Overview

Arab Riley Maze Creek WWTP serves 4,025 people in Arab, Alabama. The plant discharges treated wastewater into local waterways under US EPA NPDES regulations.

Arab Riley Maze Creek WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Arab, Marshall County, Alabama. The plant serves a population of approximately 4,025 residents, making it a small-scale treatment facility within the state's wastewater infrastructure. As a US-based plant, it 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 facilities of this size, secondary treatment is typically required to meet effluent limits for biochemical oxygen demand and total suspended solids. The plant's treated effluent is discharged to local streams that drain into the Tennessee River basin, ultimately reaching the Mississippi River and the Gulf of Mexico. This contributes to the ecological health of downstream aquatic habitats and supports water quality in the region.

Environmental context

The plant discharges into tributaries of the Tennessee River, which flows into the Ohio River and then the Mississippi River before reaching the Gulf of Mexico. The watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional water quality. The plant's operations help protect downstream ecosystems from nutrient pollution and pathogens.

Frequently asked questions

The plant is located on Country Club Drive Northwest in Arab, Marshall County, Alabama, United States.

The plant serves approximately 4,025 residents in the Arab area.

The plant discharges treated effluent into local streams that are part of the Tennessee River basin, which ultimately flows to the Gulf of Mexico.

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

For a small municipal plant of this size, secondary treatment is standard, which includes biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge.