Overview
Centre Lagoon is a wastewater treatment plant serving Elrath, Alabama, United States. It handles a population of approximately 2,268 and operates under the US Clean Water Act framework.
Centre Lagoon is a wastewater treatment facility located on County Road 20 in Elrath, Cherokee County, Alabama, United States. The plant serves a population of about 2,268, placing it in the small community category typical of rural Alabama. As a small-scale facility, Centre Lagoon is subject to the US Clean Water Act and National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting requirements. Plants of this size commonly employ lagoon or pond systems for treatment, which are cost-effective for small populations and provide secondary-level treatment through natural biological processes. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that drain into the Coosa River basin, ultimately reaching the Gulf of Mexico via the Alabama River system. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional water quality.
Environmental context
Centre Lagoon discharges into the Coosa River basin, which flows through Alabama and joins the Alabama River before emptying into Mobile Bay and the Gulf of Mexico. The watershed supports diverse fish populations and provides habitat for migratory birds. Protecting water quality in this basin is essential for downstream ecosystems and recreational uses.
Frequently asked questions
Centre Lagoon is located on County Road 20 in Elrath, Cherokee County, Alabama, United States.
Centre Lagoon serves a population of approximately 2,268 people.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that are part of the Coosa River basin, which ultimately flows to the Gulf of Mexico.
Centre Lagoon operates under the US Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting, which sets discharge limits to protect water quality.
Small plants serving populations around 2,000 often use lagoon or pond systems, which provide secondary treatment through natural biological processes and are cost-effective for rural communities.
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