Overview
Greensboro Lagoon is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving approximately 2,500 residents in Greensboro, Alabama. It operates under the US Clean Water Act and EPA NPDES permitting framework.
Greensboro Lagoon is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Greensboro, Hale County, Alabama. The plant serves a small community of about 2,500 people, reflecting the rural character of the area. As a lagoon-based system, it is typical for small populations in the southeastern United States. The plant operates under the regulatory framework of the US Clean Water Act, which requires NPDES permits for all point source discharges. For small communities like Greensboro, lagoon systems are common due to their low operational costs and effectiveness in treating domestic wastewater. Lagoon systems typically provide secondary treatment through natural biological processes. The treated effluent from Greensboro Lagoon is discharged into local waterways that drain into the Tombigbee River basin, ultimately reaching the Gulf of Mexico. The plant plays a key role in protecting water quality in the region, supporting aquatic life and downstream ecosystems.
Environmental context
Greensboro Lagoon discharges into tributaries of the Tombigbee River, which flows south to join the Alabama River and eventually empties into Mobile Bay and the Gulf of Mexico. The watershed supports diverse aquatic habitats, including wetlands and bottomland hardwood forests. Proper wastewater treatment is essential to prevent nutrient pollution and protect downstream fisheries and recreational waters.
Frequently asked questions
Greensboro Lagoon is located at 581 County Road 19, Greensboro, Hale County, Alabama, United States.
The plant serves approximately 2,499 people, typical of a small community in rural Alabama.
The treated effluent is discharged into local tributaries that flow into the Tombigbee River basin, ultimately reaching the Gulf of Mexico.
As a US facility, Greensboro Lagoon operates under the Clean Water Act and must comply with an EPA NPDES permit issued by the Alabama Department of Environmental Management.
Small communities often use lagoon systems, which provide secondary treatment through natural processes like algae and bacteria. These systems are cost-effective and common in rural areas.
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