Overview
North Choctaw WWTP in Lisman, Alabama, serves 352 people with advanced treatment. The plant discharges 94.64 units of treated wastewater daily, operating under U.S. EPA NPDES regulations.
North Choctaw WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Lisman, Choctaw County, Alabama. Serving a small population of 352 residents, the plant provides advanced treatment to protect local water quality. It is situated inland, away from coastal areas, and operates as part of the region's wastewater infrastructure. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, ensuring high-quality effluent before discharge. With a designed capacity of 363.40 units and a current discharge volume of 94.64 units, it operates well below its capacity. As a U.S. facility, it is subject to the Clean Water Act and National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit requirements, which mandate compliance with effluent limits. The treated wastewater is discharged into a local water body that ultimately drains into the Tombigbee River basin, part of the larger Mobile River system flowing into the Gulf of Mexico. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional ecology and water supply.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge enters a tributary of the Tombigbee River, which flows into the Mobile River and then the Gulf of Mexico. This watershed supports diverse aquatic species, including fish and invertebrates, and provides habitat for migratory birds. The advanced treatment helps minimize nutrient and pollutant loading, protecting downstream water quality in this ecologically sensitive region.
Frequently asked questions
North Choctaw WWTP is located on West 3rd Avenue in Lisman, Choctaw County, Alabama, United States.
The plant serves a population of 352 residents in the Lisman area.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into a local water body that drains into the Tombigbee River basin, part of the Mobile River system leading to the Gulf of Mexico.
As a U.S. facility, North Choctaw WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act and is required to have an NPDES permit issued by the Alabama Department of Environmental Management, which sets effluent limits and monitoring requirements.
Small plants in Alabama often use advanced treatment to meet state water quality standards, especially when discharging to sensitive watersheds. North Choctaw WWTP uses advanced treatment to ensure high-quality effluent.
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