Overview
Celina WWTP serves Clay County, Tennessee, treating wastewater for approximately 1,379 residents. The plant operates under U.S. Clean Water Act regulations, with discharge managed through state-issued NPDES permits.
Celina WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Clay County, Tennessee, serving a small population of around 1,379 residents. The plant is situated in the Middle Tennessee region, an inland area characterized by rolling hills and numerous waterways that feed into larger river systems. As a small-scale facility in the United States, Celina WWTP is subject to the Clean Water Act and operates under a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit issued by the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into a local waterway that ultimately drains into the Cumberland River basin, which flows through Tennessee and Kentucky before joining the Ohio River. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides drinking water for downstream communities, making proper treatment essential for maintaining water quality and ecosystem health.
Environmental context
Celina WWTP discharges into a tributary of the Cumberland River, which flows into the Ohio River and eventually the Mississippi River. The Cumberland River basin supports diverse aquatic species, including several native fish and mussel populations. The plant's location in a rural, inland area means its discharge contributes to local stream health, which is vital for downstream water quality and recreational uses.
Frequently asked questions
Celina WWTP is located on Wastewater Road in Clay County, Tennessee, in the Middle Tennessee region of the United States.
Celina WWTP serves approximately 1,379 residents in the Clay County area.
Celina WWTP discharges treated effluent into a local waterway that flows into the Cumberland River basin, ultimately reaching the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers.
Celina WWTP operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act and is regulated by an NPDES permit issued by the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation.
For small communities in the U.S., secondary treatment is typically required under the Clean Water Act, often using activated sludge or lagoon systems to meet effluent limits.
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