Overview
Hartsville_Trousdale County STP serves approximately 6,000 residents in Hartsville, Tennessee. The plant is part of the municipal wastewater infrastructure in the Cumberland River basin.
Hartsville_Trousdale County STP is a wastewater treatment facility located in Hartsville, Tennessee, serving a population of about 6,000 people. The plant is situated in Trousdale County within the Middle Tennessee region and operates as part of the local municipal wastewater system. As a facility serving a small population, the plant is subject to the U.S. Clean Water Act and National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting requirements. Treatment standards for plants of this scale typically include secondary treatment to meet effluent limits for biochemical oxygen demand and total suspended solids. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the Cumberland River watershed, which flows into the Ohio River and eventually the Mississippi River. This water body supports diverse aquatic life and is used for recreation and water supply downstream.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent enters the Cumberland River basin, a major tributary of the Ohio River. The Cumberland River supports a variety of fish species and provides habitat for aquatic organisms. Downstream, the river flows into the Mississippi River, which ultimately reaches the Gulf of Mexico, making the plant's discharge part of a larger watershed system.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at 10 Water Plant Lane, Hartsville, Trousdale County, Tennessee, United States.
The plant serves approximately 6,000 residents in Hartsville and surrounding areas.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the Cumberland River watershed, which flows into the Ohio River and eventually the Mississippi River.
The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation.
Plants of this size typically employ secondary treatment processes, such as activated sludge or trickling filters, to meet EPA effluent guidelines for organic matter and solids removal.
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