Bradford Lagoon Wastewater Treatment Plant, Weakley County, Tennessee

Bradford Lagoon is a wastewater treatment facility located in Weakley County, Tennessee, within the West Tennessee region of the United States. The plant serves a population of approximately 1,113 residents, classifying it as a small-scale municipal treatment system. The facility provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required by the U.S. Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater plants. Secondary treatment typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids. The plant has a designed capacity of 1,097.77 volume units and currently discharges 352.04 volume units, indicating it operates well below its capacity. The treated effluent from Bradford Lagoon is discharged into a local water body that ultimately drains into the Mississippi River basin. This region is part of the larger Mississippi River watershed, which supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and is a critical water resource for the central United States. The plant's operations are regulated under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) to protect downstream water quality.

Bradford Lagoon discharges into a tributary of the Mississippi River basin, which flows into the Gulf of Mexico. The watershed supports a variety of aquatic life and is an important migratory corridor for fish and birds. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient and pollutant loads, contributing to the ecological health of the downstream environment.