Overview
Daleville SE Lagoon is a wastewater treatment facility serving approximately 1,445 people in Daleville, Alabama. The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways, supporting environmental health in the region.
Daleville SE Lagoon is a wastewater treatment facility located in Daleville, Alabama, serving a population of approximately 1,445 residents. The plant is situated in Dale County and operates as part of the municipal wastewater infrastructure for the community. As a lagoon-based system, the plant likely provides secondary treatment through natural biological processes. Under the U.S. Clean Water Act, facilities of this scale are typically regulated through the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program, administered by the Alabama Department of Environmental Management. This ensures compliance with effluent limits designed to protect water quality. The treated effluent from Daleville SE Lagoon discharges into local streams that are part of the Choctawhatchee River watershed. This river system flows southward through Alabama and Florida, eventually reaching the Gulf of Mexico. The plant plays a key role in protecting downstream aquatic habitats and maintaining water quality in the region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into tributaries of the Choctawhatchee River, which flows approximately 140 miles south to the Gulf of Mexico. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life, including fish and freshwater mussels. The surrounding area is predominantly rural and agricultural, with forested wetlands that provide natural filtration and habitat. Protecting water quality in this basin is important for downstream ecosystems and recreational uses.
Frequently asked questions
Daleville SE Lagoon is located on Clark Street in Daleville, Dale County, Alabama, United States.
The plant serves approximately 1,445 people in the Daleville community.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local streams that are part of the Choctawhatchee River watershed, which flows to the Gulf of Mexico.
As a U.S. facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated through the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program, administered by the Alabama Department of Environmental Management.
Small communities in Alabama often use lagoon systems, which provide secondary treatment through natural biological processes. These systems are cost-effective and require less energy than mechanical plants.
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