Carryville Jacksboro WWTP - Secondary Treatment Plant in Ridgewood, Tennessee

Carryville Jacksboro WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Ridgewood, Campbell County, Tennessee. The plant serves a population of approximately 2,260 residents and operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Clean Water Act, which governs wastewater discharges through the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program. The plant provides secondary treatment, a standard level required for most municipal facilities in the United States. With a designed capacity of 1,514.16 thousand gallons per day and an average discharge volume of 681.37 thousand gallons per day, the plant operates well within its capacity. The facility is situated inland, more than 50 kilometers from the coast, reducing direct marine impact. The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Tennessee River system, part of the larger Mississippi River basin. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides water resources for communities downstream. The plant's operation helps maintain water quality in the region's streams and rivers.

The plant discharges into local streams that flow into the Tennessee River, a major tributary of the Ohio River and ultimately the Mississippi River. This watershed supports diverse aquatic ecosystems, including fish species such as bass and catfish, and provides habitat for migratory birds. The inland location minimizes direct coastal impact, but nutrient and pollutant loads from the plant can affect downstream water quality and aquatic life in the Tennessee River system.