Overview
Brownsville STP serves Haywood County, Tennessee, treating wastewater for approximately 6,500 residents. The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, with discharge regulated by the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation.
Brownsville STP is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Haywood County, West Tennessee, United States. It serves a population of approximately 6,500 people, making it a small-scale facility within the region's wastewater infrastructure. The plant is situated inland, away from coastal areas, and its operations are subject to state and federal environmental regulations. As a small agglomeration, the plant is expected to provide secondary treatment under the U.S. Clean Water Act, which mandates minimum treatment levels for all publicly owned treatment works. Plants of this scale typically employ biological treatment methods such as activated sludge or lagoon systems to meet permit requirements. Regulatory compliance is overseen by the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation. The treated effluent from Brownsville STP is discharged into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Mississippi River basin. This region is part of the larger Mississippi River watershed, which supports diverse aquatic life and provides critical habitat for migratory birds. The plant's operations play a role in protecting downstream water quality and the ecological health of the surrounding area.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into tributaries of the Mississippi River, which flows into the Gulf of Mexico. The local watershed supports agricultural runoff and natural habitats, and the plant's effluent must meet state water quality standards to protect aquatic ecosystems. The Mississippi River basin is ecologically significant, hosting diverse fish species and serving as a major migratory corridor for waterfowl.
Frequently asked questions
Brownsville STP is located in Haywood County, West Tennessee, United States. It serves the municipal wastewater needs of the surrounding community.
The plant serves approximately 6,500 people, classifying it as a small-scale wastewater treatment facility.
The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that are part of the Mississippi River basin, ultimately flowing into the Gulf of Mexico.
As a U.S. facility, Brownsville STP operates under the Clean Water Act, with National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation.
Small plants like Brownsville STP typically use secondary treatment processes such as activated sludge, trickling filters, or lagoon systems to meet EPA standards.
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