Overview
Henning Lagoon is a secondary wastewater treatment plant serving Henning, Tennessee. It discharges treated wastewater into local waterways, supporting the region's environmental health.
Henning Lagoon is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Henning, Tennessee, serving a population of approximately 1,300 residents. The plant is situated in Lauderdale County within the West Tennessee region, an area characterized by agricultural and rural landscapes. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required by the U.S. Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater. With a designed capacity of about 1,060 cubic meters per day and a discharge volume of 276 cubic meters per day, the facility operates well within its capacity. As a lagoon-based system, it relies on natural biological processes to treat wastewater before discharge. The treated effluent is released into local streams that drain into the Mississippi River watershed, ultimately reaching the Gulf of Mexico. The plant plays a key role in protecting water quality in the region, particularly in the context of the Mississippi River basin's nutrient management challenges.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into tributaries of the Mississippi River, which flows into the Gulf of Mexico. This watershed is ecologically significant, supporting diverse aquatic life and migratory birds. The region faces challenges related to nutrient loading, and the plant's secondary treatment helps reduce pollutants entering downstream waters.
Frequently asked questions
Henning Lagoon is located on Morris Ferry Road in Henning, Lauderdale County, West Tennessee, United States.
The plant serves approximately 1,300 residents in the Henning area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local streams that are part of the Mississippi River watershed, which ultimately drains into the Gulf of Mexico.
Henning Lagoon provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required by the U.S. Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater plants.
The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, which mandates secondary treatment for municipal wastewater. It is likely permitted through the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) administered by the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation.
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