Hartselle Shoal Creek WWTP: Wastewater Treatment in Hartselle, Alabama

Hartselle Shoal Creek WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Hartselle, Morgan County, Alabama. The plant serves a population of about 10,865 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under U.S. regulatory frameworks. 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. These permits set effluent limits to protect water quality. The plant discharges into Shoal Creek, a tributary of the Tennessee River. The Tennessee River flows westward through Alabama and ultimately drains into the Ohio River, a major tributary of the Mississippi River. The downstream environment supports diverse aquatic life and provides habitat for numerous fish species, making water quality management critical.

Hartselle Shoal Creek WWTP discharges into Shoal Creek, which flows into the Tennessee River. The Tennessee River is a major waterway in the southeastern United States, eventually joining the Ohio River and then the Mississippi River. The watershed supports diverse aquatic ecosystems, including important fisheries and migratory bird habitats. Maintaining proper treatment levels is essential to prevent nutrient pollution and protect downstream water quality.