Henderson County Westover Wastewater Treatment Plant, Tennessee

Henderson County Westover is a wastewater treatment plant located in Henderson County, Tennessee, United States. It serves a small population of 605 residents, reflecting its role in a rural or small community setting within the state. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard minimum level required under the US Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater facilities. With a designed capacity of 37.85 units and a discharge volume of 26.50 units, the plant operates within its capacity, ensuring effective treatment before discharge. The treated effluent is released into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Mississippi River basin, contributing to the overall water quality management of the region. The plant's operation supports the protection of downstream aquatic ecosystems and public health.

The plant discharges into local streams that are part of the Tennessee River watershed, which flows into the Ohio River and then the Mississippi River before reaching the Gulf of Mexico. This downstream chain supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional water quality. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient and pollutant loads, protecting the ecological health of these water bodies.