Overview
ASHFORD WWTP serves Ashford, Alabama, treating wastewater for approximately 1,397 residents. The plant operates under U.S. EPA and Alabama Department of Environmental Management regulations.
ASHFORD WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Ashford, Houston County, Alabama. Serving a population of about 1,397, the plant is part of the region's infrastructure for managing domestic wastewater from this small community. The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, which requires secondary treatment for municipal facilities. In Alabama, the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) oversees NPDES permits to ensure compliance with federal standards. The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Chattahoochee River basin, which flows to the Gulf of Mexico. Proper treatment helps protect downstream aquatic ecosystems and water quality in this ecologically sensitive region.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge enters tributaries of the Chattahoochee River, which flows through Alabama and Georgia before reaching Apalachicola Bay in the Gulf of Mexico. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life, including fish and invertebrates, and provides habitat for migratory birds. Maintaining treatment standards is crucial for preserving water quality in this ecologically important river system.
Frequently asked questions
ASHFORD WWTP is located on South County Road 33 in Ashford, Houston County, Alabama, United States.
ASHFORD WWTP serves approximately 1,397 residents in the Ashford area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that are part of the Chattahoochee River basin, which ultimately flows to the Gulf of Mexico.
ASHFORD WWTP operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, with NPDES permits issued by the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM).
For small communities in Alabama, secondary treatment is typically required under the Clean Water Act, often using activated sludge or lagoon systems to meet effluent limits.
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