Overview
BLOUNTSVILLE HCR SYSTEM is a secondary wastewater treatment plant in Gum Springs, Alabama, serving approximately 1,687 people. It discharges 454.25 units of treated wastewater daily.
BLOUNTSVILLE HCR SYSTEM is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located on CR 26 in Gum Springs, Blount County, Alabama. The facility serves a small community of around 1,687 residents, reflecting its role in rural wastewater management within the state. The plant provides secondary treatment, a standard level for small agglomerations in the United States. The designed capacity is 1,040.99 units, indicating room for modest growth. The treated effluent is discharged into a local water body, ultimately contributing to the Black Warrior River watershed and the Mobile River Basin. This region supports diverse aquatic life and is important for downstream ecosystems, including the Mobile Bay estuary.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a tributary of the Black Warrior River, which flows into the Mobile River and eventually the Mobile Bay. This watershed supports a variety of fish and wildlife, including species of conservation concern. The secondary treatment helps reduce organic pollutants and protect downstream water quality.
Frequently asked questions
BLOUNTSVILLE HCR SYSTEM is located on County Road 26 in Gum Springs, Blount County, Alabama, United States.
The plant serves approximately 1,687 people, making it a small-scale municipal wastewater treatment facility.
The plant provides secondary treatment and discharges treated effluent into a local water body that drains into the Black Warrior River watershed.
As a US facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act and must comply with National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Alabama Department of Environmental Management.
For small communities in Alabama, secondary treatment is standard, often using activated sludge or lagoon systems, to meet state and federal water quality standards.
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