Overview
MILLBROOK WWTP serves Elmore, Alabama, treating municipal wastewater for a population of approximately 3,868. The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act framework, ensuring compliance with National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES)
MILLBROOK WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Elmore, Alabama, United States. It serves a population of about 3,868 residents, classifying it as a small-scale treatment plant within the state's wastewater infrastructure. The plant operates under the regulatory framework of the US Clean Water Act, which requires NPDES permits for all point source discharges. The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that drain into the Alabama River basin, ultimately reaching the Gulf of Mexico. The plant plays a role in protecting downstream water quality and supporting aquatic ecosystems in the region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Alabama River watershed, which flows into Mobile Bay and the Gulf of Mexico. This region supports diverse aquatic life, including fish and migratory species. The plant's operations help maintain water quality in the basin, reducing nutrient and pollutant loads that could impact downstream estuarine and marine environments.
Frequently asked questions
MILLBROOK WWTP is located at 43 Ingram Road, Elmore, Alabama, United States.
The plant serves approximately 3,868 residents in the Elmore area.
The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways within the Alabama River basin, which ultimately flows to the Gulf of Mexico.
As a US facility, MILLBROOK WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act and must comply with an NPDES permit issued by the Alabama Department of Environmental Management.
Small plants in the US typically use secondary treatment processes such as activated sludge or lagoon systems to meet EPA effluent guidelines.
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