Overview
Jefferson Co Valley Creek WWTP serves Hueytown, Alabama, with a population equivalent of 237,490. The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act and EPA NPDES permitting framework.
Jefferson Co Valley Creek WWTP is a major wastewater treatment facility located in Hueytown, Jefferson County, Alabama. Serving a population equivalent of 237,490, it is classified as a large agglomeration under US regulatory standards. The plant is situated in the southeastern United States, a region characterized by humid subtropical climate and significant industrial activity. As a large-scale facility, the plant is expected to provide at least secondary treatment under the US Clean Water Act, with NPDES permits issued by the Alabama Department of Environmental Management. Plants of this size typically employ activated sludge or similar biological treatment systems to meet effluent limits for biochemical oxygen demand and total suspended solids. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the Valley Creek watershed, which flows into the Black Warrior River and ultimately the Mobile River Basin, draining into the Gulf of Mexico. This water body supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional water quality. The plant's operations are critical for protecting downstream ecosystems and ensuring compliance with federal and state water quality standards.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into Valley Creek, a tributary of the Black Warrior River, which flows into the Mobile River and then the Gulf of Mexico. This watershed supports diverse aquatic species and is an important migratory corridor for fish. The plant's discharge must meet EPA and state standards to protect downstream water quality and ecological health.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on Johns Road in Hueytown, Jefferson County, Alabama, United States.
The plant serves a population equivalent of 237,490, classifying it as a large municipal wastewater treatment facility.
The plant discharges treated effluent into Valley Creek, which flows into the Black Warrior River and ultimately the Mobile River Basin and Gulf of Mexico.
The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Alabama Department of Environmental Management.
Large plants in the US typically provide at least secondary treatment, often using activated sludge processes, to meet EPA effluent guidelines for BOD and TSS removal.
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