Overview
Covington STP serves approximately 9,300 residents in Covington, Tennessee. The facility operates under U.S. Clean Water Act regulations for municipal wastewater treatment.
Covington STP is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Covington, Tipton County, Tennessee. The facility serves a population of about 9,300 people, classifying it as a small to medium-sized treatment plant within the state's wastewater infrastructure. Under the U.S. Clean Water Act, plants of this scale are typically required to meet secondary treatment standards through National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation. These permits set effluent limits to protect water quality in receiving streams. The plant's treated effluent discharges into local waterways that are part of the Mississippi River basin. The receiving waters eventually flow into the Mississippi River and then to the Gulf of Mexico, supporting diverse aquatic ecosystems along the way.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into tributaries of the Mississippi River basin, which drains into the Gulf of Mexico. This watershed supports a variety of aquatic life and is an important migratory corridor for fish and birds. Proper treatment helps reduce nutrient loading that can contribute to hypoxic zones in the Gulf.
Frequently asked questions
Covington STP is located on Jetton Drive in Covington, Tipton County, West Tennessee, United States.
Covington STP serves approximately 9,300 residents in the Covington area.
The treated wastewater from Covington STP is discharged into local waterways that are part of the Mississippi River basin, ultimately reaching the Gulf of Mexico.
Covington STP operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, with NPDES permits issued by the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation, which set effluent limits for protecting water quality.
For plants of this size in the U.S., secondary treatment is typically required under the Clean Water Act, involving biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids.
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