Overview
Enterprise WWTP 3 SE serves approximately 6,290 people in Enterprise, Alabama, as part of the city's municipal wastewater infrastructure. The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act framework.
Enterprise WWTP 3 SE is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Enterprise, Coffee County, Alabama. It serves a population of approximately 6,290 residents, classifying it as a small to medium-sized plant within the state's wastewater infrastructure. The plant is situated inland, away from coastal zones, and its operations are governed by the U.S. Clean Water Act. Under the Clean Water Act, wastewater treatment plants in the United States are required to meet National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit standards. For a plant serving around 6,290 people, secondary treatment is typically mandated to reduce organic pollutants and suspended solids. It is expected to comply with state and federal regulations. The treated effluent from Enterprise WWTP 3 SE discharges into a local water body that eventually drains into the Choctawhatchee River watershed, which flows into the Gulf of Mexico. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional water quality. The plant plays a key role in protecting downstream ecosystems by treating wastewater before release.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a tributary of the Choctawhatchee River, which flows southward through Alabama and Florida into the Gulf of Mexico. The Choctawhatchee River watershed supports a variety of fish and wildlife, including several species of freshwater mussels and migratory birds. The plant's operations help maintain water quality in this ecologically sensitive river system, which is vital for both local communities and downstream coastal habitats.
Frequently asked questions
Enterprise WWTP 3 SE is located on Gilmore Street in Enterprise, Coffee County, Alabama, United States.
The plant serves approximately 6,290 people in the Enterprise area.
The treated effluent is discharged into a local water body that flows into the Choctawhatchee River watershed, eventually reaching the Gulf of Mexico.
The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, which requires NPDES permits for wastewater discharges. For a plant of this size, secondary treatment is typically mandated.
Plants serving approximately 6,000 people in the U.S. are generally required to provide secondary treatment, which removes at least 85% of organic matter and suspended solids, as per Clean Water Act standards.
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