Overview
DAYTON STP serves 7,300 people in Dayton, Tennessee, as part of the municipal wastewater infrastructure. The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, with NPDES permits regulating its discharge.
DAYTON STP is a wastewater treatment plant located in South Dayton, Rhea County, Tennessee, serving a population of approximately 7,300 residents. The facility is part of the municipal wastewater infrastructure for the city of Dayton and operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Clean Water Act. As a plant serving a small population, DAYTON STP is subject to the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting program, which sets effluent limits based on water quality standards. The plant's treatment processes are designed to meet these requirements, ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations. The treated effluent from DAYTON STP is discharged into a local water body that ultimately drains into the Tennessee River system. The Tennessee River flows through the southeastern United States, eventually joining the Ohio River and then the Mississippi River, which empties into the Gulf of Mexico. This downstream connection highlights the plant's role in protecting regional water quality and aquatic ecosystems.
Environmental context
DAYTON STP discharges into a tributary of the Tennessee River, which flows through the Appalachian region and supports diverse aquatic life. The Tennessee River basin is an important ecological corridor, providing habitat for fish and migratory birds. The plant's operations help maintain water quality in this watershed, which ultimately drains to the Gulf of Mexico.
Frequently asked questions
DAYTON STP is located in South Dayton, Rhea County, Tennessee, United States, serving the city of Dayton.
DAYTON STP serves approximately 7,300 residents in the Dayton area.
DAYTON STP discharges treated effluent into a local water body that is part of the Tennessee River watershed, which ultimately flows to the Gulf of Mexico.
DAYTON STP operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, with its discharge regulated by a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (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 involving biological processes such as activated sludge or trickling filters to meet effluent standards.
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