Priceville WWTP - Secondary Treatment Plant in Priceville, Alabama

Priceville WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Priceville, Morgan County, Alabama, United States. The plant serves a population of approximately 1,625 residents, classifying it as a small-scale treatment facility within the state's wastewater infrastructure. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required by the U.S. Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater facilities. Secondary treatment typically involves biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids. The plant has a designed capacity of 946.35 thousand cubic meters and treats an average discharge volume of 522.39 thousand cubic meters annually, indicating operational capacity below design levels. The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Tennessee River basin. The Tennessee River flows westward through Alabama before joining the Ohio River, which is part of the Mississippi River system. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides water resources for communities downstream. The plant's operations are regulated under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program administered by the Alabama Department of Environmental Management.

The plant discharges into the Tennessee River basin, a major tributary of the Ohio River and ultimately the Mississippi River. The Tennessee River supports a variety of fish species and provides habitat for freshwater mussels. Downstream waters are used for recreation, drinking water supply, and industrial purposes. The plant's secondary treatment helps protect water quality in this ecologically significant watershed.