SAMSON LAGOON Wastewater Treatment Plant, Pera, Alabama

SAMSON LAGOON is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Pera, Geneva County, Alabama, United States. The plant serves a small community of approximately 1,843 residents, providing essential sanitation services for the area. The facility operates with secondary treatment, which is the standard level required under the US Clean Water Act for most municipal plants. With a designed capacity of 1,892.70 volume units and a current discharge volume of 124.92, the plant has ample capacity for its service population. As a lagoon-based system, it likely uses natural biological processes to treat wastewater before discharge. The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways, ultimately contributing to the Choctawhatchee River watershed, which flows into the Gulf of Mexico. This region supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional water quality. The plant's operations are regulated under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) to protect downstream ecosystems.

The plant discharges into the Choctawhatchee River basin, which drains into the Gulf of Mexico via Choctawhatchee Bay. This watershed supports diverse aquatic species, including fish and invertebrates, and provides critical habitat for migratory birds. The Gulf of Mexico is a major ecological and economic resource, making proper wastewater treatment essential for maintaining water quality and ecosystem health.