Overview
Oxford Tull C Allen WWTP serves approximately 7,400 residents in Oxford, Alabama. The plant discharges treated wastewater into local waterways under the US Clean Water Act framework.
The Oxford Tull C Allen WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Oxford, Alabama, within Talladega County. It serves a population of about 7,442 people, classifying it as a small to medium-sized plant in the region. The plant is situated inland, more than 50 kilometers from the Gulf Coast, and its operations are subject to the US Clean Water Act and National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting. As a facility serving fewer than 10,000 people, the plant is expected to provide at least secondary treatment under EPA regulations. The plant likely utilizes conventional biological treatment methods common for its size. The NPDES permit, issued by the Alabama Department of Environmental Management, governs discharge limits and monitoring requirements to protect water quality. The treated effluent from the plant is discharged into a local water body that ultimately drains into the Coosa River basin, part of the larger Mobile River system that flows into the Gulf of Mexico. The plant plays a key role in protecting downstream aquatic ecosystems and maintaining water quality in the region's rivers and streams.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a tributary of the Coosa River, which flows into the Alabama River and then the Mobile River before reaching Mobile Bay and the Gulf of Mexico. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life, including several species of freshwater mussels and fish. The plant's discharge must meet state water quality standards to protect these downstream ecosystems from nutrient pollution and other contaminants.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on Silver Run Road in Oxford, Talladega County, Alabama, United States.
The plant serves approximately 7,442 residents in the Oxford area.
The treated effluent is discharged into a local water body that flows into the Coosa River basin, part of the Mobile River system leading to the Gulf of Mexico.
The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act and is regulated by an NPDES permit issued by the Alabama Department of Environmental Management, which sets discharge limits and monitoring requirements.
Under EPA regulations, plants serving populations between 2,000 and 10,000 are typically required to provide at least secondary treatment, which involves biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids.
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