Gordonsville WWTP, South Carthage

Overview

Gordonsville WWTP is a secondary treatment plant serving 1,250 people in South Carthage, Tennessee. It discharges 219.55 volume units daily with a designed capacity of 1,230.26 volume units.

Gordonsville WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in South Carthage, Tennessee, within Smith County. The plant serves a population of approximately 1,250 residents and operates as part of the region's wastewater infrastructure. The plant provides secondary treatment, a standard level required by the U.S. Clean Water Act for municipal facilities. With a designed capacity of 1,230.26 volume units and a current discharge volume of 219.55 volume units, the plant operates well below its capacity, indicating room for future growth. The treated effluent is discharged into a local water body that ultimately drains into the Cumberland River basin, contributing to the overall water quality management of the region. The plant's operations help protect downstream aquatic ecosystems and support the environmental health of Middle Tennessee.

Environmental context

The plant discharges into a receiving water body that flows into the Cumberland River, a major tributary of the Ohio River system. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides drinking water for downstream communities. The secondary treatment process reduces organic pollutants and suspended solids, helping maintain water quality in the ecologically sensitive Cumberland basin.

Frequently asked questions

Gordonsville WWTP is located at 101 Blair Road, South Carthage, Smith County, Tennessee, United States.

The plant serves a population of approximately 1,250 residents in the South Carthage area.

The plant uses secondary treatment, which involves biological processes to break down organic matter, followed by disinfection before discharge.

As a U.S. facility, Gordonsville WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act, with National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation.

For small communities of this size, secondary treatment is standard, often using lagoon systems or package plants, with disinfection to meet permit limits for pathogens and nutrients.