Ashland City WWTP, Ashland City

Overview

Ashland City WWTP serves approximately 4,500 residents in Ashland City, Tennessee. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the Cumberland River basin, supporting local water quality.

Ashland City WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Ashland City, Cheatham County, Tennessee. The plant serves a population of about 4,500 people, making it a small to medium-sized facility within the state's wastewater infrastructure. As a U.S. facility, the plant operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation. For plants of this scale, secondary treatment is typically required to meet effluent limits for biochemical oxygen demand and total suspended solids. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the Cumberland River, which flows into the Ohio River and ultimately the Mississippi River. This waterway supports diverse aquatic life and provides drinking water for downstream communities, making proper treatment essential for regional environmental health.

Environmental context

The plant discharges into the Cumberland River, a major tributary of the Ohio River system. The Cumberland River supports a variety of fish species and provides habitat for freshwater mussels. Downstream, the river flows into the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers, affecting water quality across multiple states. Protecting this watershed is important for both ecological integrity and human use.

Frequently asked questions

Ashland City WWTP is located at 143 Cumberland Street in Ashland City, Cheatham County, Tennessee, United States.

The plant serves approximately 4,500 residents in the Ashland City area.

The plant discharges treated wastewater into the Cumberland River, which flows into the Ohio River and then the Mississippi River.

As a U.S. facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated by an NPDES permit issued by the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation. Such permits set limits on pollutants to protect water quality.

For a plant of this size, secondary treatment is standard under the Clean Water Act. This involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge.