Overview
Monroeville Hudson Branch WWTP serves approximately 1,160 residents in Monroeville, Alabama. The facility operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, with discharge regulated by the Alabama Department of Environmental Management.
Monroeville Hudson Branch WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Monroeville, Monroe County, Alabama. Serving a population of about 1,160, it is a small-scale plant that provides essential sanitation services to the local community. As a U.S. facility, the plant is subject to the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) under the Clean Water Act. For small communities like Monroeville, typical treatment involves secondary biological processes to meet state and federal effluent standards. The Alabama Department of Environmental Management oversees permitting and compliance. The plant's treated effluent likely discharges to a nearby watercourse that flows into the Alabama River system, eventually reaching the Gulf of Mexico. This downstream connection underscores the importance of effective treatment to protect aquatic ecosystems and downstream water quality.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge enters local streams that are part of the Alabama River basin, which drains into Mobile Bay and the Gulf of Mexico. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life, including fish and invertebrates, and is important for regional biodiversity. Proper treatment helps prevent nutrient pollution and maintains the ecological health of these downstream waters.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at 1099 Westbrook Drive, Monroeville, Monroe County, Alabama, United States.
The plant serves approximately 1,160 residents in the Monroeville area.
The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that are part of the Alabama River basin, 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 the Alabama Department of Environmental Management through the NPDES permit program.
Small plants in Alabama typically use secondary treatment processes, such as activated sludge or lagoon systems, to meet state and federal effluent standards.
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