Gallaway WWTP - Secondary Wastewater Treatment in Gallaway, Tennessee

Gallaway WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Gallaway, Fayette County, West Tennessee, United States. The plant serves a small population of 680 residents, providing secondary treatment to meet local environmental standards. The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, which requires secondary treatment for municipal wastewater. With a designed capacity of 624.59 units and an average discharge volume of 238.48 units, the facility has reserve capacity to accommodate future growth. Treatment processes typical for this scale include biological treatment followed by clarification. Treated effluent from Gallaway WWTP is discharged into local waterways that drain into the Mississippi River basin. The plant plays a key role in protecting downstream water quality in the region, supporting aquatic life and recreational uses in the receiving waters.

The plant discharges into tributaries of the Loosahatchie River, which flows into the Mississippi River and ultimately the Gulf of Mexico. The watershed supports diverse aquatic habitats and is important for regional biodiversity. Protecting water quality here helps maintain the ecological health of the Mississippi River system.