Overview
Springville Lagoon serves Odenville, Alabama, treating wastewater for approximately 2,125 residents. The facility operates under U.S. EPA and Alabama Department of Environmental Management regulations.
Springville Lagoon is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Odenville, St. Clair County, Alabama. It serves a population of about 2,125 people, typical of a small community in the southeastern United States. The plant is situated inland, away from coastal areas, and its operations are governed by the Clean Water Act through National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Alabama Department of Environmental Management. As a lagoon-based system, the plant provides secondary treatment through natural biological processes, which is standard for small communities in this region. The facility's design capacity and discharge volume are managed to meet state water quality standards. Lagoon systems typically involve stabilization ponds that reduce organic matter and pathogens before discharge. The treated effluent from Springville Lagoon is discharged into local waterways that drain into the Coosa River basin, ultimately reaching the Gulf of Mexico via the Alabama River and Mobile Bay. The plant plays a key role in protecting water quality in the surrounding watershed, supporting aquatic life and downstream ecosystems.
Environmental context
Springville Lagoon discharges into tributaries of the Coosa River, which flows into the Alabama River and then Mobile Bay, a major estuary on the Gulf of Mexico. The watershed supports diverse aquatic species, including freshwater mussels and fish, and is an important migratory corridor for birds. The plant's operations help maintain water quality in this ecologically sensitive region.
Frequently asked questions
Springville Lagoon is located on Legacy Drive in Odenville, St. Clair County, Alabama, United States.
The plant serves approximately 2,125 residents, typical of a small community wastewater system.
The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that drain into the Coosa River basin, eventually reaching the Gulf of Mexico.
The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, with NPDES permits issued by the Alabama Department of Environmental Management.
Small communities in Alabama often use lagoon systems providing secondary treatment, which is effective for reducing organic pollutants and pathogens.
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