Overview
ROANOKE HCR LAGOON is a municipal wastewater treatment plant in Roanoke, Alabama, serving approximately 6,563 people. It operates under the US Clean Water Act framework.
ROANOKE HCR LAGOON is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located on Highway 22 in Roanoke, Randolph County, Alabama. The plant serves a population of approximately 6,563 residents, placing it in the small-to-medium agglomeration category for US wastewater infrastructure. As a US-based plant, ROANOKE HCR LAGOON operates under the Clean Water Act, which requires National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits for all point-source discharges. For plants of this scale, typical treatment includes secondary biological processes, often in lagoon systems common in rural Alabama. The facility's design and operation are regulated by the Alabama Department of Environmental Management. The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Tallapoosa River system, part of the larger Mobile River Basin. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides drinking water for downstream communities. Proper treatment at this plant helps protect water quality in the region's streams and rivers.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent flows into tributaries of the Tallapoosa River, which joins the Alabama River and eventually reaches Mobile Bay in the Gulf of Mexico. The Tallapoosa River system supports a variety of fish and mussel species, making nutrient and pollutant control important for downstream ecological health. The region's clay soils and rural setting influence local hydrology and treatment needs.
Frequently asked questions
ROANOKE HCR LAGOON is located on Highway 22 in Roanoke, Randolph County, Alabama, United States.
The plant serves approximately 6,563 people in the Roanoke area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local streams that flow into the Tallapoosa River system, part of the Mobile River Basin.
As a US municipal wastewater plant, it operates under the Clean Water Act and requires an NPDES permit issued by the Alabama Department of Environmental Management, which sets effluent limits to protect water quality.
Plants of this size in rural Alabama often use lagoon systems (aerated or facultative) providing secondary treatment, which is the minimum standard under the Clean Water Act for municipal discharges.
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