Overview
Franklin STP serves approximately 61,774 residents in Franklin, Tennessee. The plant operates under U.S. Clean Water Act regulations, ensuring treated wastewater meets environmental standards before discharge.
Franklin STP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Franklin, Tennessee, serving a population of around 61,774. The plant is part of the city's infrastructure managed by local authorities, providing essential sanitation services to the community. As a medium-sized agglomeration, the plant is expected to meet secondary treatment standards under the U.S. Clean Water Act, which requires removal of organic matter and suspended solids. The National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program governs its discharge, ensuring compliance with water quality criteria. The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that flow through the Cumberland River basin, ultimately reaching the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides drinking water for downstream communities, making proper treatment critical for environmental and public health.
Environmental context
Franklin STP discharges into the Cumberland River watershed, which flows into the Ohio River and then the Mississippi River before reaching the Gulf of Mexico. This basin supports a variety of fish and wildlife, including several species of freshwater mussels and migratory birds. The plant's location inland, over 50 km from the coast, reduces direct marine impact but requires careful management to protect local streams and rivers from nutrient pollution and other contaminants.
Frequently asked questions
Franklin STP is located in Franklin, Tennessee, United States, serving the local community with wastewater treatment services.
Franklin STP serves approximately 61,774 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under U.S. regulatory frameworks.
Franklin STP discharges treated effluent into local waterways within the Cumberland River basin, which ultimately flows to the Gulf of Mexico via the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers.
Franklin STP operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, with discharge regulated by an NPDES permit issued by the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation.
Plants of this scale typically employ secondary treatment, including biological processes like activated sludge, to meet EPA standards for organic matter and suspended solids removal.
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