Overview
Montevallo WWTP serves approximately 6,400 residents in Montevallo, Alabama. The plant operates under U.S. Clean Water Act regulations for municipal wastewater treatment.
Montevallo WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located at 449 Waller Street in Montevallo, Shelby County, Alabama. The plant serves a population of about 6,400 people, placing it in the small-to-medium agglomeration category for U.S. wastewater systems. As a U.S. facility, Montevallo WWTP is subject to the Clean Water Act and operates under a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit issued by the Alabama Department of Environmental Management. For plants of this scale, secondary treatment is typically required, with additional nutrient removal if discharging to sensitive waters. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into a local waterway that ultimately drains into the Cahaba River, a tributary of the Alabama River system. The Cahaba River is known for its high aquatic biodiversity, including several endemic fish and mussel species. The plant's discharge must meet state water quality standards to protect downstream ecosystems.
Environmental context
Montevallo WWTP discharges into a tributary of the Cahaba River, which flows into the Alabama River and eventually to Mobile Bay and the Gulf of Mexico. The Cahaba River is one of the most biodiverse rivers in the United States, supporting numerous freshwater fish, mussels, and aquatic plants. The plant's effluent quality is critical to maintaining the ecological health of this sensitive river system.
Frequently asked questions
Montevallo WWTP is located at 449 Waller Street in Montevallo, Shelby County, Alabama, United States.
Montevallo WWTP serves approximately 6,400 residents in the city of Montevallo and surrounding areas.
The plant discharges treated effluent into a local tributary that flows into the Cahaba River, part of the Alabama River basin.
As a U.S. facility, Montevallo WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated by an NPDES permit issued by the Alabama Department of Environmental Management.
For plants of this scale, secondary treatment is standard, often including biological processes like activated sludge. Additional nutrient removal may be required if discharging to sensitive waters.
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