Overview
Monroeville Double Branch WWTP serves 6,300 residents in Monroeville, Alabama. The plant discharges treated wastewater into local waterways within the Alabama River basin.
Monroeville Double Branch WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Monroeville, Monroe County, Alabama. Serving a population of approximately 6,300, the plant is part of the town's essential infrastructure for managing domestic wastewater. 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 a community of this size, secondary treatment is typically required to meet federal and state water quality standards. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into nearby streams that flow into the Alabama River system, which ultimately drains into Mobile Bay and the Gulf of Mexico. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides drinking water and recreational opportunities for downstream communities.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into tributaries of the Alabama River, which flows southwest through Alabama to Mobile Bay, a large estuary on the Gulf of Mexico. This watershed supports diverse aquatic species, including fish, mussels, and migratory birds. The bay and gulf are ecologically sensitive areas that benefit from effective nutrient and pathogen removal to prevent eutrophication and protect marine habitats.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on Alabama State Route 47 in Monroeville, Monroe County, Alabama, United States.
The plant serves approximately 6,300 residents in the Monroeville area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local streams that are part of the Alabama River watershed, which flows to Mobile Bay and the Gulf of Mexico.
As a U.S. facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated by an NPDES permit issued by the Alabama Department of Environmental Management.
For a community of this size, secondary treatment is standard to meet federal requirements, which includes biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
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