Overview
Crossville STP is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving approximately 13,200 residents in Crossville, Tennessee. It operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act framework for inland communities.
Crossville STP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Crossville, Tennessee, serving an estimated population of 13,200. The plant is situated in the Cumberland County region of East Tennessee, an inland area characterized by rolling hills and karst topography. As a medium-sized agglomeration, the plant plays a key role in managing local wastewater from residential and commercial sources. 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. The regulatory framework ensures that effluent quality meets federal and state standards for the protection of receiving waters. The plant discharges into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Tennessee River system, a major tributary of the Ohio River and part of the Mississippi River basin. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides drinking water for downstream communities. The plant's operations are critical for maintaining water quality in the region's streams and reservoirs.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent enters local streams that flow into the Tennessee River, which is a major tributary of the Ohio River and part of the Mississippi River basin. This watershed supports diverse aquatic species, including several native fish and mussel populations. The region's karst geology makes groundwater particularly sensitive to contamination, emphasizing the importance of effective wastewater treatment.
Frequently asked questions
Crossville STP is located at 90 Henry Street in Crossville, Tennessee, United States. It serves the city and surrounding areas in Cumberland County.
The plant serves approximately 13,200 residents, classifying it as a medium-sized municipal wastewater treatment facility.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local streams that flow into the Tennessee River system, part of the larger Mississippi River basin.
The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, with NPDES permits issued by the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation, ensuring compliance with secondary treatment standards.
For medium-sized agglomerations, secondary treatment is standard, involving biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids, as mandated by the Clean Water Act.
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