Overview
ARLINGTON WWTP serves approximately 9,700 residents in Arlington, Tennessee. The plant operates under U.S. Clean Water Act regulations, ensuring treated effluent meets federal and state standards before discharge.
ARLINGTON WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Arlington, Tennessee, a town in Shelby County within the West Tennessee region. The plant serves a population of about 9,700 people, classifying it as a small to medium-sized facility under U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) guidelines. As a U.S. facility, the plant operates under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program, which is part of the Clean Water Act. This regulatory framework requires wastewater treatment plants to meet specific effluent limits based on the receiving water body and treatment technology. For a plant of this scale, secondary treatment is typically mandated, though advanced treatment may be required if discharging into sensitive waters. The treated wastewater from ARLINGTON WWTP is discharged into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Mississippi River basin. The Mississippi River system is a major ecological corridor supporting diverse aquatic life and providing water for communities downstream. Proper treatment at this plant helps protect water quality in the region's streams and rivers.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into tributaries of the Mississippi River, which flows into the Gulf of Mexico. The Mississippi River basin supports a wide range of aquatic species and is an important migratory route for birds and fish. Nutrient loading from wastewater can contribute to hypoxic zones in the Gulf, making effective treatment critical for downstream ecosystem health.
Frequently asked questions
ARLINGTON WWTP is located on Dixon Robinson Drive in Arlington, Tennessee, within Shelby County in the West Tennessee region of the United States.
The plant serves approximately 9,700 residents in the Arlington area, classifying it as a small to medium-sized municipal wastewater treatment facility.
The treated effluent from ARLINGTON WWTP is discharged into local waterways that are part of the Mississippi River basin, eventually reaching the Gulf of Mexico.
As a U.S. facility, ARLINGTON WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act and is required to have an NPDES permit issued by the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation, which sets effluent limits to protect water quality.
For a plant of this size, secondary treatment is typically required under the Clean Water Act. Some facilities may employ advanced treatment if discharging into sensitive waters or to meet specific permit conditions.
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