Overview
Northport WWTP serves approximately 18,247 residents in Northport, Alabama. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local watershed, contributing to the Black Warrior River basin.
Northport WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Northport, Alabama, serving a population of about 18,247. The plant is part of the city's infrastructure managed by local authorities, ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations. As a medium-sized agglomeration, the plant is expected to meet secondary treatment standards under the U.S. Clean Water Act, administered through the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program. The Alabama Department of Environmental Management oversees permitting and compliance for facilities in the state. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into receiving waters that flow into the Black Warrior River, a major tributary of the Tombigbee River, which ultimately reaches the Gulf of Mexico. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides drinking water for downstream communities.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Black Warrior River basin, which drains into the Tombigbee River and then Mobile Bay, an ecologically productive estuary. The watershed supports diverse fish and wildlife, including several species of freshwater mussels and migratory birds. Protecting water quality in this system is critical for maintaining regional biodiversity and recreational uses.
Frequently asked questions
Northport WWTP is located at 4019 3rd Street, Northport, Alabama, in Tuscaloosa County.
The plant serves approximately 18,247 residents in the Northport area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, which flows into the Black Warrior River, part of the Mobile Bay drainage basin.
The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, with NPDES permits issued by the Alabama Department of Environmental Management, requiring secondary treatment for municipal wastewater.
For a medium-sized agglomeration like Northport, secondary treatment is standard, involving biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge.
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