Overview
GLENCOE LAGOON serves approximately 2,354 residents in Glencoe, Alabama. The plant discharges into local waterways as part of the Coosa River basin.
GLENCOE LAGOON is a wastewater treatment facility located on Riverview Drive in Glencoe, Etowah County, Alabama. Serving a population of about 2,354, the plant is part of the municipal infrastructure for this small community in the southeastern United States. As a small-scale facility, GLENCOE LAGOON operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, which requires National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits for all point source discharges. Treatment for plants of this size typically involves lagoon systems or other secondary treatment processes to meet state and federal water quality standards. The plant's treated effluent flows into the Coosa River watershed, which drains into the Alabama River and eventually the Mobile River Basin, reaching the Gulf of Mexico. This waterway supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor in the region.
Environmental context
GLENCOE LAGOON discharges into the Coosa River basin, part of the larger Mobile River system that flows into the Gulf of Mexico. The Coosa River supports a variety of fish and wildlife, including several endemic species. The plant's location in a small community means its discharge volume is relatively low, but maintaining water quality is important for downstream ecosystems and recreational uses.
Frequently asked questions
GLENCOE LAGOON is located on Riverview Drive in Glencoe, Etowah County, Alabama, United States.
The plant serves approximately 2,354 residents in the Glencoe area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the Coosa River basin, which flows into the Alabama River and eventually the Gulf of Mexico.
As a U.S. facility, GLENCOE LAGOON operates under the Clean Water Act and requires an NPDES permit from the Alabama Department of Environmental Management or the EPA.
Small plants in the U.S. often use lagoon systems or other secondary treatment processes to meet NPDES permit limits for BOD, TSS, and other pollutants.
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