Overview
Enterprise WWTP2College serves approximately 8,598 residents in Enterprise, Alabama, as part of the city's municipal wastewater infrastructure. The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act framework.
Enterprise WWTP2College is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Enterprise, Coffee County, Alabama. It serves a population of about 8,598 people, placing it in the small-to-medium agglomeration category typical of inland communities in the southeastern United States. As a U.S. facility, the plant is subject to the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program under the Clean Water Act. For plants of this scale, secondary treatment is the standard requirement, ensuring removal of organic matter and suspended solids before discharge. The Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) oversees permitting and compliance in the state. The plant's treated effluent likely discharges into a local waterway within the Choctawhatchee River basin, which flows southward to the Gulf of Mexico. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional water quality. The plant's operation helps protect downstream ecosystems and recreational waters.
Environmental context
The plant is situated inland in the Choctawhatchee River watershed, which drains into the Gulf of Mexico via Choctawhatchee Bay. This region features coastal plain streams and wetlands that provide habitat for fish, amphibians, and migratory birds. Maintaining proper treatment levels is critical to prevent nutrient pollution and protect downstream estuarine environments.
Frequently asked questions
Enterprise WWTP2College is located at 1799 Pistol Drive in Enterprise, Coffee County, Alabama, United States.
The plant serves approximately 8,598 residents in the Enterprise area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into a local waterway within the Choctawhatchee River basin, which flows to the Gulf of Mexico.
The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, requiring an NPDES permit issued by the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM).
Plants of this scale in Alabama typically employ secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge.
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