Bartlett WWTP 2 - Secondary Wastewater Treatment in Bartlett, Tennessee

Bartlett WWTP 2 is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located at 8235 Old Brownsville Road in Bartlett, Tennessee, within Shelby County. The plant serves a population of approximately 1,800 residents and operates under the regulatory framework of the United States Clean Water Act, which requires National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits for all discharges. The plant provides secondary treatment, a standard level that removes biodegradable organic matter and suspended solids. With a designed capacity of 1,892.70 volume units and an average discharge of 628.38 volume units, the facility operates well below its capacity, indicating room for future growth. Secondary treatment typically involves biological processes such as activated sludge or trickling filters. The treated effluent is discharged into local streams that drain into the Mississippi River watershed, ultimately reaching the Gulf of Mexico. This discharge contributes to the protection of downstream aquatic ecosystems and supports the overall health of the Mississippi River basin, a critical ecological and economic resource for the region.

Bartlett WWTP 2 discharges into tributaries of the Mississippi River, which flows into the Gulf of Mexico. The Mississippi River basin is one of the largest watersheds in North America, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing habitat for migratory birds. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient loads that could contribute to hypoxia in the Gulf, a significant ecological concern.