Overview
Tuscumbia WWTP serves approximately 8,435 residents in Tuscumbia, Alabama. The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, with regulatory oversight ensuring compliance with discharge standards.
Tuscumbia WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Tuscumbia, Colbert County, Alabama. Serving a population of about 8,435, the plant is part of the region's essential water infrastructure, managing domestic wastewater from the community. As a U.S. facility, Tuscumbia WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Alabama Department of Environmental Management. For a plant of this scale, secondary treatment is typically required, with additional nutrient removal if discharging into sensitive waters. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that drain into the Tennessee River, a major tributary of the Ohio River and ultimately the Mississippi River. This connection to a large river system underscores the importance of effective treatment to protect downstream aquatic ecosystems and water quality.
Environmental context
Tuscumbia WWTP discharges into the Tennessee River basin, which flows into the Ohio River and then the Mississippi River before reaching the Gulf of Mexico. The Tennessee River supports diverse aquatic life, including fish and mussel species, and is an important migratory corridor. The plant's location in the Tennessee Valley region means its effluent can influence downstream water quality, particularly in areas with sensitive aquatic habitats.
Frequently asked questions
Tuscumbia WWTP is located in Tuscumbia, Colbert County, Alabama, United States, near the Tennessee River.
The plant serves approximately 8,435 residents in the Tuscumbia area.
Treated wastewater from Tuscumbia WWTP is discharged into local waterways that flow into the Tennessee River, part of the Mississippi River basin.
As a U.S. facility, Tuscumbia WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated via an NPDES permit issued by the Alabama Department of Environmental Management.
For a plant of this size, secondary treatment is standard under the Clean Water Act, often including biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
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