Overview
Collierville STP is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving approximately 24,000 people in Shelby County, Tennessee. It operates under the US Clean Water Act framework.
Collierville STP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Shelby County, Tennessee, within the West Tennessee region. The plant serves a population of about 24,000 residents, placing it in the medium-sized agglomeration category for US wastewater infrastructure. As a US facility, Collierville STP operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting, typically administered by the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Mississippi River basin, contributing to the larger Gulf of Mexico watershed. The facility plays a key role in protecting downstream water quality and aquatic ecosystems in the region.
Environmental context
Collierville STP discharges into tributaries of the Mississippi River, which flows into the Gulf of Mexico. The receiving waters support diverse aquatic life and are part of a larger watershed that includes important migratory corridors for fish and birds. The plant's operations help maintain water quality in this ecologically significant basin.
Frequently asked questions
Collierville STP is located on South Collierville-Arlington Road in Shelby County, Tennessee, United States.
The plant serves approximately 24,000 people in the Collierville area of Shelby County.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that are part of the Mississippi River basin, ultimately reaching the Gulf of Mexico.
As a US facility, Collierville STP operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated through the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program, typically enforced by the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation.
For US plants serving populations of this scale, secondary treatment is the standard requirement under the Clean Water Act, which typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
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