Bartlett STP - Wastewater Treatment Plant in Bartlett, Tennessee

Bartlett STP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located at 6239 Old Brownsville Road in Bartlett, Tennessee, within Shelby County. The plant serves a population of about 20,000 people, making it a medium-sized agglomeration for the region. As a US-based plant, Bartlett STP operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting, typically administered by the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation. The plant discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Mississippi River via the Loosahatchie River or Wolf River systems. This contributes to the larger Mississippi River basin, supporting diverse aquatic life and downstream ecosystems in the Gulf of Mexico.

Bartlett STP discharges into the Loosahatchie River or Wolf River watershed, both tributaries of the Mississippi River. The Mississippi River basin is one of the largest in North America, supporting a wide range of aquatic species and providing critical habitat for migratory birds. The plant's location in West Tennessee places it in a region with significant agricultural and urban runoff concerns, making proper wastewater treatment essential for maintaining water quality in downstream ecosystems.