Overview
Jonesborough STP is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving approximately 8,165 residents in Jonesborough, Tennessee. It operates under the US Clean Water Act framework, ensuring local water quality standards are met.
Jonesborough STP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located on Old State Route 34 in Jonesborough, Washington County, Tennessee. The plant serves a population of about 8,165 people, classifying it as a small to medium-sized facility within the region's wastewater infrastructure. As a US-based plant, Jonesborough STP operates under the Clean Water Act, which requires National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits for all discharges. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that drain into the Nolichucky River, a tributary of the French Broad River, which ultimately flows into the Tennessee River system. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides water resources for communities downstream, making proper treatment essential for ecological health.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Nolichucky River watershed, which flows into the French Broad River and then the Tennessee River system. This region supports diverse aquatic species and is important for recreational fishing and water supply. The Tennessee River eventually drains into the Ohio River and Mississippi River, impacting a large downstream area.
Frequently asked questions
Jonesborough STP is located on Old State Route 34 in Jonesborough, Washington County, Tennessee, in the eastern part of the state.
The plant serves approximately 8,165 residents, making it a small to medium-sized facility in Tennessee's wastewater network.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that drain into the Nolichucky River, part of the Tennessee River basin.
As a US facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act and requires an NPDES permit issued by the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation.
Plants of this scale typically use secondary treatment processes such as activated sludge or trickling filters to meet EPA effluent guidelines.
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