Overview
Dallas County WandS WWTP serves 3,900 residents in Dallas County, Alabama. The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act, with NPDES permitting through the Alabama Department of Environmental Management.
Dallas County WandS WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Dallas County, Alabama, serving a population of approximately 3,900. The plant is situated in the Black Belt region of central Alabama, an area characterized by rolling hills and agricultural land. As a small agglomeration, it plays a key role in managing local wastewater and protecting downstream water quality. Under the US Clean Water Act, the plant is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting, administered by the Alabama Department of Environmental Management. The plant's designed capacity is not publicly reported, but its population served suggests a moderate-scale operation. The treated effluent from the plant ultimately drains into the Alabama River basin, which flows southwest to meet the Tombigbee River and forms the Mobile River, discharging into Mobile Bay and the Gulf of Mexico. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor for fish and migratory birds.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Alabama River watershed, which flows into Mobile Bay and the Gulf of Mexico. This river system supports a variety of fish species, including bass and catfish, and provides habitat for freshwater mussels. The downstream Mobile Bay estuary is a productive nursery for shrimp, crabs, and finfish, making nutrient and pollutant control critical for ecosystem health.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on Meadowcraft Parkway in Dallas County, Alabama, United States.
The plant serves approximately 3,900 residents in the Dallas County area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the Alabama River basin, which flows to Mobile Bay and the Gulf of Mexico.
The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act and is permitted through the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES), administered by the Alabama Department of Environmental Management.
For small agglomerations in Alabama, secondary treatment is standard under NPDES permits, which typically includes biological treatment and disinfection to meet water quality standards.
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