Overview
JEFFERSON COUNTY TURKEY CREEK WWTP serves Pinson, Alabama, treating wastewater for approximately 12,500 residents. The plant discharges into local waterways under U.S. EPA NPDES permitting.
JEFFERSON COUNTY TURKEY CREEK WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Pinson, Jefferson County, Alabama, United States. The plant serves a population of approximately 12,499 people, placing it in the small-to-medium agglomeration category 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. For plants of this scale, secondary treatment is typically required, with additional nutrient controls if discharging into sensitive waters. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into Turkey Creek, a tributary of the Black Warrior River, which flows into the Mobile River and ultimately the Gulf of Mexico. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides recreational and ecological value to the region.
Environmental context
Turkey Creek flows into the Black Warrior River, part of the Mobile River Basin that drains into Mobile Bay and the Gulf of Mexico. This watershed supports diverse aquatic species, including several endemic fish and mussel species. The plant's discharge must meet state water quality standards to protect downstream ecosystems and recreational uses.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on Disposal Plant Road in Pinson, Jefferson County, Alabama, United States.
The plant serves approximately 12,499 people, classifying it as a small-to-medium agglomeration.
Treated effluent is discharged into Turkey Creek, a tributary of the Black Warrior River, which flows into the Mobile River and Gulf of Mexico.
The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act and is permitted through the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES), administered by the Alabama Department of Environmental Management.
Plants of this scale typically employ secondary treatment, such as activated sludge or trickling filters, to meet EPA standards. Additional nutrient removal may be required if discharging into sensitive waters.
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