Overview
SARALAND WWTP serves about 5,600 residents in Saraland, Alabama. The plant is located within 50 km of the Gulf Coast and operates under U.S. Clean Water Act regulations.
SARALAND WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Saraland, Mobile County, Alabama. Serving a population of approximately 5,600, the plant is part of the region's wastewater infrastructure, handling domestic sewage from the community. As a U.S. facility, SARALAND WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act, administered by the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) through the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program. Plants of this scale typically employ secondary treatment to meet effluent standards. The plant's treated effluent ultimately drains into the Mobile River system, which flows into Mobile Bay and the Gulf of Mexico. This coastal watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological zone for fisheries and migratory species.
Environmental context
SARALAND WWTP discharges into the Mobile River watershed, which flows into Mobile Bay and then the Gulf of Mexico. This estuarine environment supports a rich diversity of marine life, including fish, crabs, and shrimp, and serves as a critical nursery habitat. The plant's location within 50 km of the coast means its effluent can influence coastal water quality, making proper treatment essential for protecting downstream ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
SARALAND WWTP is located at 148 Station Street, Saraland, Mobile County, Alabama, United States.
SARALAND WWTP serves approximately 5,600 residents in the Saraland area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the Mobile River watershed, which flows into Mobile Bay and ultimately the Gulf of Mexico.
As a U.S. facility, SARALAND WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated by the Alabama Department of Environmental Management through an NPDES permit.
For a plant of this size, secondary treatment is standard under the Clean Water Act, which typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
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