IDER WWTP - Secondary Wastewater Treatment in Ider, Alabama

IDER WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Ider, DeKalb County, Alabama, United States. The plant serves a small population of 196 residents, reflecting its role in a rural community. As a secondary treatment plant, it provides biological treatment to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge. The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, which requires National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits for all wastewater discharges. For small facilities like IDER WWTP, secondary treatment is the standard requirement, ensuring compliance with federal effluent guidelines. The plant's designed capacity of 189.27 units indicates it has room to accommodate future growth. The treated effluent from IDER WWTP is discharged into a local water body, likely a stream or river within the Tennessee River basin. The receiving waters eventually flow into the Tennessee River, which supports diverse aquatic life and provides drinking water for millions downstream. The plant's discharge is regulated to protect water quality and ecological health in this important watershed.

IDER WWTP discharges into a local water body that is part of the Tennessee River basin. The Tennessee River flows through Alabama, Tennessee, Kentucky, and ultimately joins the Ohio River, a major tributary of the Mississippi River. This watershed supports diverse aquatic species, including several native fish and mussel species. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient and organic pollution, protecting downstream water quality in this ecologically sensitive region.