Overview
Phenix City WWTP serves approximately 27,473 people in Phenix City, Alabama. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the Chattahoochee River, which flows to the Gulf of Mexico.
Phenix City WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Phenix City, Alabama, serving a population of roughly 27,473. The plant is situated near the Alabama-Georgia border, within the Chattahoochee River watershed. As a medium-sized agglomeration, it plays a key role in managing wastewater for the Phenix City area. The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, which requires secondary treatment for municipal wastewater. Facilities of this scale typically employ biological treatment processes to meet National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit limits. The Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) oversees permitting and compliance for wastewater plants in the state. Treated effluent from Phenix City WWTP is discharged into the Chattahoochee River, a major waterway that forms part of the border between Alabama and Georgia. The river flows southward to Lake Seminole and then into the Apalachicola River, ultimately reaching the Gulf of Mexico. The plant's discharge contributes to the water quality of this ecologically important river system, which supports diverse aquatic life and provides drinking water for downstream communities.
Environmental context
Phenix City WWTP discharges into the Chattahoochee River, which flows through the Apalachicola-Chattahoochee-Flint (ACF) River Basin. This basin drains into Lake Seminole and then the Apalachicola River, which empties into the Gulf of Mexico. The river supports a variety of fish and wildlife, including several species of freshwater mussels and the Gulf sturgeon. The watershed is also a critical water source for municipalities and agriculture in the region.
Frequently asked questions
Phenix City WWTP is located on Parker Road in Phenix City, Russell County, Alabama, United States.
The plant serves approximately 27,473 people in the Phenix City area.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into the Chattahoochee River, which flows through Alabama and Georgia to the Gulf of Mexico.
The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, which requires secondary treatment for municipal wastewater. It is subject to NPDES permits issued by the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM).
For a plant of this size, secondary treatment is standard, involving biological processes to remove organic matter and solids. Some plants may also include nutrient removal to meet specific permit limits.
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