Overview
BRUNDIDGE WWTP serves the community of Brundidge, Alabama, with a population of 2,070. The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, which requires NPDES permits for wastewater discharges.
BRUNDIDGE WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Brundidge, Pike County, Alabama. Serving a population of 2,070, it is classified as a small-scale treatment plant under U.S. regulatory frameworks. The plant is situated inland, approximately 85 km from the Gulf Coast, and discharges into local waterways that ultimately drain to the Gulf of Mexico. As a U.S. facility, BRUNDIDGE WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act, administered by the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM). The National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program sets effluent limits to protect water quality. The plant's receiving water body is part of the Conecuh River basin, which flows into the Escambia River and then to the Gulf of Mexico. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional water resources. The plant's discharge must comply with state water quality standards to minimize environmental impact on downstream ecosystems.
Environmental context
BRUNDIDGE WWTP discharges into the Conecuh River watershed, which flows through Alabama and Florida before reaching the Gulf of Mexico. The river system supports a variety of fish and wildlife, including several species of freshwater mussels and migratory birds. The plant's effluent must meet state and federal standards to protect downstream water quality and aquatic habitats.
Frequently asked questions
BRUNDIDGE WWTP is located on Cleanwater Drive in Brundidge, Pike County, Alabama, United States.
The plant serves a population of 2,070 people in the Brundidge area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the Conecuh River watershed, which eventually flows to the Gulf of Mexico.
As a U.S. facility, BRUNDIDGE WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to NPDES permit requirements enforced by the Alabama Department of Environmental Management.
For small communities in the U.S., secondary treatment is typically required, which includes biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids.
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