Dothan Omussee Creek WWTP, Dothan

Overview

Dothan Omussee Creek WWTP serves approximately 14,441 people in Dothan, Alabama. The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, discharging treated wastewater into local waterways.

Dothan Omussee Creek WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Dothan, Houston County, Alabama. Serving a population of around 14,441, the plant is part of the city's infrastructure for managing domestic and industrial wastewater. The facility is situated inland, more than 50 kilometers from the Gulf Coast. As a U.S. plant of this scale, it operates under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program, administered by the Alabama Department of Environmental Management. The Clean Water Act requires secondary treatment for municipal plants, which is the standard for facilities serving populations of this size. The plant's treatment process and capacity are consistent with regulatory expectations for a medium-sized agglomeration. The treated effluent is discharged into Omussee Creek, a tributary of the Chattahoochee River, which flows south to the Apalachicola River and eventually into the Gulf of Mexico. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for downstream communities and ecosystems.

Environmental context

The plant discharges into Omussee Creek, part of the Chattahoochee-Apalachicola River basin, which drains into the Gulf of Mexico. This watershed supports a variety of fish and wildlife, including several species of freshwater mussels and migratory birds. The downstream Apalachicola Bay is an ecologically sensitive estuary known for its oyster reefs and diverse marine habitat.

Frequently asked questions

The plant is located in Dothan, Houston County, Alabama, United States, near Lincoln Street.

The plant serves approximately 14,441 people in the Dothan area.

Treated effluent is discharged into Omussee Creek, which flows into the Chattahoochee River and eventually reaches the Gulf of Mexico.

The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, with NPDES permits issued by the Alabama Department of Environmental Management.

Plants of this scale typically provide secondary treatment, as required by the Clean Water Act, to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge.