Burwell Road WWTP - Advanced Wastewater Treatment in Madison County, Alabama

Burwell Road WWTP is an advanced wastewater treatment plant located in Madison County, Alabama, United States. It serves a small population of 388 residents, reflecting its role in a rural or suburban community. The facility is situated inland, away from coastal areas, and operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Clean Water Act. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, which go beyond secondary treatment to remove nutrients and other pollutants. Its designed capacity is 1892.70 units, with a current discharge volume of 189.27 units, indicating ample capacity for future growth. As a U.S. facility, it is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Alabama Department of Environmental Management, ensuring compliance with water quality standards. The treated effluent from Burwell Road WWTP is discharged into a local water body that ultimately drains into the Tennessee River basin. This river system supports diverse aquatic life and provides drinking water for downstream communities. The plant's advanced treatment helps protect water quality in this ecologically important watershed.

The plant discharges into a tributary of the Tennessee River, which flows through northern Alabama before joining the Ohio River and eventually the Mississippi River. The Tennessee River basin supports a rich diversity of fish and mussel species, including several that are federally listed. Advanced treatment at this plant helps minimize nutrient loading and protects downstream aquatic habitats.