Overview
ECLECTIC LAGOON and SPRAYFIELD is a secondary treatment plant serving Eclectic, Alabama. It discharges 151.42 megaliters annually and has a designed capacity of 1135.62 megaliters.
ECLECTIC LAGOON and SPRAYFIELD is a wastewater treatment plant located in Eclectic, Alabama, United States. The facility serves a small population of approximately 550 residents and operates as a lagoon and sprayfield system, providing secondary treatment. Its designed capacity is 1135.62 megaliters, with an annual discharge volume of 151.42 megaliters. As a secondary treatment plant, it meets the standard requirements under the U.S. Clean Water Act, which mandates secondary treatment for municipal wastewater. The plant's lagoon and sprayfield process is typical for small communities, utilizing natural biological processes to treat wastewater before land application or discharge. The treated effluent is likely discharged to local waterways or applied to land, contributing to the protection of the Tallapoosa River basin, which drains into the Alabama River and eventually the Gulf of Mexico. The plant plays a key role in maintaining water quality in this ecologically sensitive region, which supports diverse aquatic life and recreational activities.
Environmental context
The plant is located inland in Elmore County, Alabama, within the Tallapoosa River watershed. The Tallapoosa River flows into the Alabama River, which empties into Mobile Bay and the Gulf of Mexico. This region supports diverse aquatic habitats and is important for migratory fish species. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient and pollutant loads, protecting downstream water quality.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at 20 Main Street, Eclectic, Elmore County, Alabama, United States.
The plant serves approximately 550 residents in the Eclectic area.
The plant uses a lagoon and sprayfield system for secondary treatment, with treated effluent likely discharged to local waterways or applied to land.
The plant protects the Tallapoosa River basin, which flows into the Alabama River and ultimately the Gulf of Mexico.
Small plants in the U.S. typically use lagoon or package treatment systems to meet secondary treatment standards under the Clean Water Act.
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