Overview
MARION WWTP serves approximately 3,006 residents in Marion, Alabama, as part of the municipal wastewater infrastructure. The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act through the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit progra
MARION WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located on Moore Street in Marion, Perry County, Alabama. The plant serves a population of about 3,006 people, classifying it as a small-scale treatment facility within the state's wastewater management network. As a US-based plant, MARION WWTP operates under the regulatory framework of the Clean Water Act, which requires NPDES permits for all point source discharges. For small communities like Marion, typical treatment involves secondary biological processes to meet effluent limits set by the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM). The plant's design and operation align with state and federal standards for protecting water quality. The treated effluent from MARION WWTP is discharged into a local water body that ultimately drains into the Tombigbee River basin, part of the larger Mobile River system that flows into the Gulf of Mexico. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional ecology and recreation.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a tributary of the Tombigbee River, which flows south to join the Alabama River and form the Mobile River, emptying into Mobile Bay and the Gulf of Mexico. This watershed supports diverse aquatic species, including fish and invertebrates, and provides critical habitat for migratory birds. The region's ecology depends on maintaining water quality standards to prevent nutrient pollution and sedimentation.
Frequently asked questions
MARION WWTP is located on Moore Street in Marion, Perry County, Alabama, United States.
The plant serves approximately 3,006 residents in the city of Marion and surrounding areas.
The treated effluent is discharged into a local water body that flows into the Tombigbee River basin, part of the Mobile River system leading to the Gulf of Mexico.
As a US facility, MARION WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act and must comply with NPDES permits issued by the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM).
Small plants like MARION WWTP typically use secondary treatment processes, such as activated sludge or lagoon systems, to meet EPA effluent guidelines for BOD, TSS, and nutrients.
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