Overview
MILLRY LAGOON is a secondary treatment plant serving Millry, Alabama. It discharges 151.42 megaliters annually and has a designed capacity of 321.76 megaliters.
MILLRY LAGOON is a wastewater treatment facility located in Millry, Washington County, Alabama, United States. The plant serves a small population of 476 residents, providing secondary treatment for municipal wastewater. It is situated inland, away from coastal areas, and operates as a lagoon system. The plant has a designed capacity of 321.76 megaliters and reports an annual discharge volume of 151.42 megaliters. As a secondary treatment facility, it meets the standard requirements under the U.S. Clean Water Act, which mandates secondary treatment for municipal plants. The National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program governs such discharges, ensuring compliance with water quality standards. The treated effluent from MILLRY LAGOON is discharged into local waterways that eventually drain into the Gulf of Mexico via the Tombigbee River and Mobile River systems. The plant plays a key role in protecting the water quality of these downstream ecosystems, which support diverse aquatic life and are important for regional biodiversity.
Environmental context
MILLRY LAGOON discharges into the Tombigbee River basin, which flows into the Mobile River and ultimately the Gulf of Mexico. The watershed supports a variety of freshwater and estuarine habitats, including wetlands and floodplains that provide critical ecosystem services. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient and pollutant loads, protecting downstream water quality and aquatic life.
Frequently asked questions
MILLRY LAGOON is located on Lagoon Street in Millry, Washington County, Alabama, United States.
MILLRY LAGOON serves a population of 476 residents in the Millry area.
MILLRY LAGOON discharges treated effluent into local waterways within the Tombigbee River basin, which ultimately drains into the Gulf of Mexico.
MILLRY LAGOON operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, which requires secondary treatment for municipal wastewater. Its discharges are regulated through the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program.
For small communities in the U.S., secondary treatment is standard under the Clean Water Act. Many small plants use lagoon systems like MILLRY LAGOON, which are cost-effective and provide adequate treatment for small populations.
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