Enterprise WWTP 4 NE, Enterprise

Overview

Enterprise WWTP 4 NE serves approximately 6,290 residents in Enterprise, Alabama. The plant discharges treated wastewater into local waterways as part of the city's municipal infrastructure.

Enterprise WWTP 4 NE is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Enterprise, Coffee County, Alabama, United States. The plant serves a population of approximately 6,290 people, classifying it as a small to medium-sized treatment facility within the state's wastewater management network. As a U.S. facility, the plant operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Alabama Department of Environmental Management. For a plant of this scale, secondary treatment is typically required to meet effluent standards before discharge. The treated wastewater is discharged into local streams that drain into the Choctawhatchee River watershed, which flows southward to the Gulf of Mexico. This water body supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional water quality and ecosystem health.

Environmental context

The plant's discharge enters the Choctawhatchee River basin, which flows through southeastern Alabama and the Florida Panhandle before emptying into the Gulf of Mexico. The watershed supports diverse aquatic habitats, including freshwater and estuarine environments, and is home to several species of fish and migratory birds. Maintaining proper treatment levels is essential to protect downstream water quality and ecological balance.

Frequently asked questions

Enterprise WWTP 4 NE is located at 134 Abbey Lane, Enterprise, Coffee County, Alabama, United States.

The plant serves approximately 6,290 people in the Enterprise area.

The plant discharges treated effluent into local streams that are part of the Choctawhatchee River watershed, which ultimately flows to the Gulf of Mexico.

As a U.S. facility, the plant operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated by the Alabama Department of Environmental Management through an NPDES permit, which sets effluent limits and monitoring requirements.

For a plant of this size in Alabama, secondary treatment is typically required, which involves biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids before discharge.