Overview
Fairfield Glade wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 7,048 people in Crossville, Tennessee. The facility operates under U.S. Clean Water Act regulations, ensuring treated effluent meets environmental standards before discharge.
Fairfield Glade wastewater treatment plant is located in Crossville, Tennessee, within Cumberland County. The facility serves a population of around 7,048 residents, supporting the local community's sanitation needs. As a municipal plant in the southeastern United States, it plays a key role in managing wastewater from residential areas. The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, which requires National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits for all discharges. For a facility of this scale, secondary treatment is typically mandated to reduce organic pollutants and suspended solids. The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation oversees permitting and compliance to protect water quality. Treated effluent from the plant is discharged into local waterways that ultimately flow into the Tennessee River system. This river basin supports diverse aquatic life and provides drinking water for downstream communities. Proper treatment helps maintain the ecological health of the region's streams and reservoirs.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into tributaries of the Tennessee River, which flows through the Appalachian region before joining the Ohio River and eventually the Mississippi River. The local watershed supports diverse freshwater species, including fish and macroinvertebrates, and provides habitat for migratory birds. Maintaining water quality is essential for recreational use and drinking water supplies in the Tennessee Valley.
Frequently asked questions
Fairfield Glade wastewater treatment plant is located in Crossville, Tennessee, in Cumberland County, United States.
The plant serves approximately 7,048 people in the Fairfield Glade community and surrounding areas.
Treated wastewater from Fairfield Glade is discharged into local streams that flow into the Tennessee River system, following treatment to meet Clean Water Act standards.
The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, requiring an NPDES permit issued by the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation, which sets limits on pollutants in the discharge.
For a plant of this size, secondary treatment is standard, which includes biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids, ensuring compliance with federal and state water quality standards.
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