Overview
Clanton Walnut Creek WWTP serves 7,300 people in Chilton County, Alabama. The plant discharges treated wastewater into local waterways under US EPA NPDES regulations.
Clanton Walnut Creek WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Chilton County, Alabama, serving a population of approximately 7,300 residents. The plant is situated inland, more than 50 kilometers from the Gulf Coast, and operates under the regulatory framework of the US Clean Water Act. As a facility serving a small community, the plant is subject to EPA National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit requirements, which set effluent limits based on the receiving water body's designated uses. Plants of this scale in Alabama typically employ secondary treatment to meet state and federal water quality standards. The treated effluent from Clanton Walnut Creek WWTP discharges into a local stream that ultimately drains into the Alabama River basin, contributing to the Mobile River system and eventually the Gulf of Mexico. The plant plays a key role in protecting downstream water quality and aquatic habitats in this ecologically diverse region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a tributary of the Alabama River, which flows into the Mobile River and then the Mobile Bay estuary, a critical nursery for fish and shellfish. The watershed supports diverse aquatic life, including several species of freshwater mussels and fish. Protecting water quality in this system is vital for maintaining the ecological health of the Gulf Coast.
Frequently asked questions
Clanton Walnut Creek WWTP is located on County Road 458 in Chilton County, Alabama, United States.
The plant serves approximately 7,300 people in the Chilton County area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into a local stream that flows into the Alabama River basin, ultimately reaching the Gulf of Mexico.
The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act and is regulated by an EPA NPDES permit, which sets effluent limits to protect water quality.
Plants of this scale in Alabama typically use secondary treatment processes, such as activated sludge or lagoons, to meet state and federal standards.
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