Overview
DADEVILLE WWTP serves approximately 1,847 residents in Dadeville, Alabama. The plant discharges treated wastewater into local waterways within the Tallapoosa River basin.
DADEVILLE WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located on Herren Street in Dadeville, Tallapoosa County, Alabama. The plant serves a population of about 1,847 people, placing it in the small community category under U.S. regulatory frameworks. As a U.S. facility, the plant operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Alabama Department of Environmental Management. For small communities, secondary treatment is typically required to meet effluent limits for biochemical oxygen demand and total suspended solids. The plant's treated effluent discharges into the Tallapoosa River watershed, which flows into Lake Martin and eventually the Alabama River and Mobile Bay. This water body supports diverse aquatic life and recreational activities, making proper treatment essential for downstream water quality.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Tallapoosa River basin, which flows into Lake Martin, a major reservoir in Alabama. The Tallapoosa River is part of the Mobile River system, ultimately draining into Mobile Bay on the Gulf of Mexico. The watershed supports diverse fish populations and is used for recreation, so effective wastewater treatment helps protect aquatic habitats and downstream water quality.
Frequently asked questions
DADEVILLE WWTP is located on Herren Street in Dadeville, Tallapoosa County, Alabama, United States.
The plant serves approximately 1,847 residents, classifying it as a small community wastewater facility.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the Tallapoosa River basin, which flows into Lake Martin and eventually the Mobile River system.
As a U.S. facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated via an NPDES permit issued by the Alabama Department of Environmental Management.
Small community plants in the U.S. typically employ secondary treatment processes, such as activated sludge or lagoon systems, to meet EPA effluent standards.
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