Red Bay WWTP - Municipal Wastewater Treatment in Red Bay, Alabama

Red Bay WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Red Bay, Franklin County, Alabama. The plant serves a population of approximately 3,648 residents, classifying it as a small-scale facility within the state's wastewater infrastructure. As a U.S. facility, Red Bay WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act's National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program. For plants serving populations under 10,000, secondary treatment is typically required to meet effluent limits for biochemical oxygen demand and total suspended solids. The Alabama Department of Environmental Management oversees permitting and compliance. The plant's 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 connects to the Mississippi River system. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for regional communities and agriculture.

Red Bay WWTP discharges into tributaries of the Tennessee River basin, which flows through northern Alabama and eventually reaches the Mississippi River. The Tennessee River supports diverse fish populations and provides habitat for mussel species. Downstream waters are used for recreation, drinking water, and irrigation, making proper treatment essential for maintaining water quality.