Overview
HARRIMAN WWTP serves Harriman, Tennessee, treating wastewater for approximately 5,071 residents. The plant discharges into the local watershed, supporting water quality in the Tennessee River basin.
HARRIMAN WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Harriman, Roane County, Tennessee. The plant serves a population of about 5,071 people, typical of a small community in the eastern part of the state. It operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Clean Water Act, which requires National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits for all discharges to surface waters. As a small-scale facility, HARRIMAN WWTP is expected to provide at least secondary treatment, which is the minimum standard for municipal plants under federal regulations. The plant's design and operation are overseen by state and local authorities to ensure compliance with water quality standards. Treatment processes typically include biological treatment followed by disinfection before discharge. The plant's treated effluent is released into a nearby water body that drains into the Tennessee River system. The Tennessee River flows through the southeastern United States, eventually joining the Ohio River and then the Mississippi River. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides drinking water for millions of people downstream. Proper treatment at HARRIMAN WWTP helps protect these valuable water resources.
Environmental context
The treated effluent from HARRIMAN WWTP enters a local stream that is part of the Tennessee River watershed. The Tennessee River flows westward through Tennessee and Alabama, eventually joining the Ohio River. This river system supports a variety of fish and wildlife, including several species of freshwater mussels and migratory birds. The watershed is ecologically sensitive, and maintaining high water quality is essential for both ecological health and human uses such as recreation and drinking water supply.
Frequently asked questions
HARRIMAN WWTP is located at 398 Hickory Street in Harriman, Roane County, Tennessee, United States.
The plant serves approximately 5,071 residents, making it a small-scale municipal wastewater treatment facility.
The plant discharges treated effluent into a local water body that is part of the Tennessee River watershed, eventually reaching the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers.
As a U.S. facility, HARRIMAN WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act and must comply with an NPDES permit issued by the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation.
For a small community plant like HARRIMAN WWTP, secondary treatment is standard, which includes biological treatment to remove organic matter and suspended solids, followed by disinfection.
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