Florence Cypress Creek WWTP | Wastewater Treatment in Florence, Alabama

Florence Cypress Creek WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Florence, Alabama, serving a population of about 41,400. The plant is situated in Lauderdale County in the northwestern part of the state, near the Tennessee River. As a medium-sized agglomeration, the plant is subject to the US Clean Water Act and operates under an EPA NPDES permit issued by the Alabama Department of Environmental Management. For facilities of this scale, secondary treatment is typically required, with possible additional nutrient controls depending on the receiving water body. The plant discharges into the Tennessee River basin, which flows westward to form the Ohio River and ultimately the Mississippi River. The Tennessee River supports diverse aquatic life and provides drinking water for downstream communities. The plant's operations are important for protecting water quality in this major river system.

The plant discharges into the Tennessee River basin, part of the larger Mississippi River watershed. The Tennessee River is a major tributary of the Ohio River and supports a variety of fish and wildlife, including several species of freshwater mussels and game fish. Downstream, the river flows through ecologically sensitive areas that rely on good water quality for recreation and habitat.