Overview
Bolivar STP serves approximately 6,100 residents in Bolivar, Tennessee. The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, which requires NPDES permits for municipal wastewater discharges.
Bolivar STP is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tennessee. The facility serves a population of about 6,100 people, classifying it as a small to medium-sized treatment plant in the region. As a U.S. facility, Bolivar STP operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit requirements. For plants of this scale, secondary treatment is typically mandated to meet effluent limits for biochemical oxygen demand and total suspended solids. The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Mississippi River basin. The receiving water body supports aquatic life and is part of a larger watershed that flows to the Gulf of Mexico, contributing to regional water quality management.
Environmental context
Bolivar STP discharges into a tributary of the Hatchie River, which flows into the Mississippi River and eventually reaches the Gulf of Mexico. The Hatchie River is one of the longest free-flowing rivers in the lower Mississippi Valley, supporting diverse aquatic habitats and migratory fish species. The plant's effluent quality is important for maintaining the ecological health of this sensitive river system.
Frequently asked questions
Bolivar STP is located on West Jackson Street in Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tennessee, United States.
Bolivar STP serves approximately 6,100 residents in the Bolivar area.
Bolivar STP discharges treated effluent into a tributary of the Hatchie River, which flows into the Mississippi River and ultimately reaches the Gulf of Mexico.
Bolivar STP operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act and is required to have an NPDES permit issued by the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation, which sets effluent limits for pollutants.
For a plant of this size in the U.S., secondary treatment is typically required, which includes biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge.
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