Overview
PRATTVILLE AUTAUGA CREEK WWTP serves approximately 13,877 people in Autauga County, Alabama. The plant discharges treated wastewater into local waterways, supporting the Alabama River basin.
PRATTVILLE AUTAUGA CREEK WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Autauga County, Alabama, serving a population of about 13,877. The plant is situated near Rueben Road and plays a key role in managing wastewater for the Prattville area. As a US facility, the plant operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Alabama Department of Environmental Management. For a plant serving a population of this size, secondary treatment is typically required, with possible nutrient removal depending on the receiving water body's sensitivity. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into Autauga Creek, which flows into the Alabama River and eventually to the Gulf of Mexico. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional water quality, making proper treatment essential for protecting downstream ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into Autauga Creek, a tributary of the Alabama River, which flows to the Mobile River and ultimately the Gulf of Mexico. This watershed supports diverse aquatic species and is ecologically sensitive, requiring effective nutrient and pollutant removal to prevent eutrophication and protect downstream habitats.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on Rueben Road in Autauga County, Alabama, United States.
The plant serves approximately 13,877 people in the Prattville area and surrounding parts of Autauga County.
The plant discharges treated effluent into Autauga Creek, which flows into the Alabama River and eventually to the Gulf of Mexico.
As a US facility, the plant operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated by an NPDES permit issued by the Alabama Department of Environmental Management.
For a plant of this size, secondary treatment is standard under the Clean Water Act, with possible additional nutrient removal to protect sensitive downstream waters.
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