Overview
Fayetteville WWTP serves approximately 7,000 residents in Fayetteville, Tennessee. The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, ensuring treated wastewater meets federal standards before discharge.
Fayetteville WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Fayetteville, Tennessee, serving a population of about 7,007. The plant is situated in Lincoln County within the Middle Tennessee region and plays a key role in managing local wastewater. As a U.S. facility, Fayetteville WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act, which requires National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits for all discharges. For a plant serving approximately 7,000 people, secondary treatment is typically mandated to reduce organic matter and suspended solids, protecting water quality in receiving streams. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that drain into the Tennessee River Basin. This basin supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for communities downstream. Proper treatment helps maintain ecological balance and supports recreational uses of regional water bodies.
Environmental context
The treated effluent from Fayetteville WWTP flows into local streams that are part of the Tennessee River Basin. The Tennessee River ultimately drains into the Ohio River and then the Mississippi River, reaching the Gulf of Mexico. This watershed supports a variety of fish and wildlife, and maintaining water quality is essential for downstream ecosystems and human uses.
Frequently asked questions
Fayetteville WWTP is located in Fayetteville, Tennessee, United States, along Thornton Taylor Parkway in Lincoln County.
The plant serves approximately 7,007 residents in the Fayetteville area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local streams that are part of the Tennessee River Basin, eventually reaching the Gulf of Mexico.
The plant operates under the Clean Water Act, requiring an NPDES permit that sets limits on pollutants to protect water quality in receiving waters.
For a plant of this scale, secondary treatment is standard, which includes biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge.
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