Overview
Beatrice WWTP is a secondary treatment facility serving 50 people in Beatrice, Alabama. It discharges 15.14 units of wastewater and has a designed capacity of 1324.89 units.
Beatrice WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Beatrice, Monroe County, Alabama, United States. The facility serves a small population of 50 residents, reflecting its role in a rural community. The plant is situated near the intersection of AL 21 and AL 47. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required under the US Clean Water Act for municipal facilities. Secondary treatment typically involves biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids. The plant's designed capacity is 1324.89 units, though the current discharge volume is 15.14 units, indicating significant spare capacity. The treated effluent is discharged into a local waterway, contributing to the Alabama River basin. The plant's operations help protect downstream water quality in the region, which supports diverse aquatic life and recreational uses. As a small facility, it plays a vital role in safeguarding local streams and groundwater.
Environmental context
Beatrice WWTP discharges into a tributary of the Alabama River, which flows into Mobile Bay and ultimately the Gulf of Mexico. The watershed supports diverse aquatic ecosystems, including fish and invertebrate species. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient and organic pollution, protecting downstream water quality in this ecologically sensitive region.
Frequently asked questions
Beatrice WWTP is located in Beatrice, Monroe County, Alabama, United States, near the intersection of AL 21 and AL 47.
The plant serves a population of 50 people, indicating a small rural community.
The plant discharges treated effluent into a local waterway that is part of the Alabama River basin, which flows to Mobile Bay and the Gulf of Mexico.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required under the US Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater facilities.
Small plants like Beatrice WWTP operate under the US Clean Water Act, with permits issued by the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) to ensure compliance with effluent limits.
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