Overview
Gallatin STP serves approximately 27,917 residents in Gallatin, Tennessee. The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, with NPDES permits regulating its discharge to protect local water quality.
Gallatin STP is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Gallatin, Sumner County, Tennessee, serving a population of about 27,917. The facility is part of the region's infrastructure managed by local authorities to treat domestic wastewater from the community. As a plant serving a medium-sized agglomeration, it is subject to the U.S. Clean Water Act, which requires secondary treatment as a minimum standard. The plant's discharge is regulated through a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit issued by the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation, ensuring compliance with effluent limits. The treated effluent is discharged into a receiving water body that ultimately flows into the Cumberland River basin, which drains into the Ohio River and then the Mississippi River. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides drinking water for downstream communities, making proper treatment essential for environmental and public health.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge enters a tributary of the Cumberland River, which flows into the Ohio River and then the Mississippi River before reaching the Gulf of Mexico. This watershed supports a variety of fish and wildlife species, including several species of freshwater mussels and migratory birds. The region's karst topography and agricultural runoff can contribute to nutrient loading, making effective wastewater treatment important for preventing eutrophication in downstream waters.
Frequently asked questions
Gallatin STP is located in Gallatin, Sumner County, Tennessee, United States.
Gallatin STP serves approximately 27,917 residents in the Gallatin area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into a local waterway that flows into the Cumberland River basin, eventually reaching the Mississippi River and the Gulf of Mexico.
Gallatin 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.
Under the Clean Water Act, plants of this scale are typically required to provide at least secondary treatment, which removes about 85% of organic matter and suspended solids. Some facilities may also incorporate advanced treatment for nutrient removal to meet local water quality standards.
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