CLAIBORNE CO UD STP, Tazewell

Overview

CLAIBORNE CO UD STP serves approximately 4,150 residents in Tazewell, Tennessee. The plant operates under U.S. Clean Water Act regulations, ensuring treated wastewater meets federal standards before discharge.

CLAIBORNE CO UD STP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Tazewell, Claiborne County, Tennessee. Serving a population of about 4,150, the plant is part of the region's infrastructure for managing domestic wastewater from the community and surrounding areas. As a small-scale facility in the United States, the plant is subject to the Clean Water Act and National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting. Plants of this size typically employ secondary treatment to meet federal effluent guidelines. The facility's design capacity and operational details are managed by local authorities to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations. The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways within the Tennessee River basin, which ultimately drains into the Ohio River and then the Mississippi River. The receiving waters support aquatic life and are used for recreation and drinking water downstream. Proper treatment helps protect water quality in this ecologically diverse region of East Tennessee.

Environmental context

The plant discharges into streams within the Tennessee River watershed, which flows into the Ohio River and eventually the Mississippi River. This basin supports diverse aquatic species and provides water for communities downstream. Effective wastewater treatment is crucial to prevent nutrient pollution and maintain the ecological health of these interconnected waterways.

Frequently asked questions

CLAIBORNE CO UD STP is located in Tazewell, Claiborne County, Tennessee, United States.

The plant serves approximately 4,150 residents in the Tazewell area.

The plant discharges treated effluent into local streams within the Tennessee River basin, which flows to the Ohio River and Mississippi River.

As a U.S. facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act and is required to have an NPDES permit issued by the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation.

Small to medium plants in the U.S. typically use secondary treatment processes such as activated sludge or trickling filters to meet EPA effluent standards.