Overview
Tuskegee South WWTP serves approximately 2,917 people in Macon County, Alabama. The plant discharges treated wastewater into local waterways under the US Clean Water Act.
Tuskegee South WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Macon County, Alabama, United States. It serves a population of about 2,917 residents, placing it in the small community category for US wastewater infrastructure. As a US facility, the plant operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting requirements. Plants of this scale typically employ secondary treatment or equivalent technologies to meet federal and state effluent standards. The plant discharges treated effluent into local receiving waters that ultimately drain into the Alabama River basin. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides water resources for communities downstream. Proper treatment helps protect water quality in the region's streams and rivers.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge enters local tributaries that flow into the Alabama River system, which eventually reaches the Gulf of Mexico via Mobile Bay. This watershed supports important aquatic habitats and provides drinking water for downstream communities. Maintaining effective treatment is crucial for protecting water quality in this ecologically sensitive river network.
Frequently asked questions
Tuskegee South WWTP is located in Macon County, Alabama, United States. It serves the southern part of the Tuskegee area.
The plant serves approximately 2,917 people, classifying it as a small community wastewater treatment facility.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that are part of the Alabama River basin, which ultimately flows to the Gulf of Mexico.
As a US facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act and requires an NPDES permit issued by the Alabama Department of Environmental Management.
Plants of this size in Alabama typically use secondary treatment processes such as activated sludge or lagoons to meet state and federal effluent limits.
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