Courtland WWTP - Wastewater Treatment Plant in Courtland, Alabama

Courtland WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Courtland, Alabama, United States. The facility serves a population of approximately 1,234 residents, placing it in the small community category under U.S. EPA regulations. The plant is situated in Lawrence County, within the Tennessee River watershed. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required by the U.S. Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater facilities. Secondary treatment typically involves biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids. The plant has a designed capacity of 567.81 units and an average daily discharge volume of 340.69 units, indicating it operates below its full capacity. The treated effluent from Courtland WWTP is discharged into local waterways that eventually flow into the Tennessee River, a major tributary of the Ohio River and part of the Mississippi River basin. The Tennessee River supports diverse aquatic life and provides drinking water for millions. The plant's discharge is regulated under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program, ensuring compliance with water quality standards to protect downstream ecosystems.

Courtland WWTP discharges into the Tennessee River watershed, which drains into the Ohio River and ultimately the Mississippi River and Gulf of Mexico. The Tennessee River is ecologically significant, supporting diverse fish species and providing habitat for migratory birds. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient and organic pollutant loads, contributing to the health of this important river system.