Kenton Lagoon Wastewater Treatment Plant, Humboldt, Tennessee

Kenton Lagoon is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Humboldt, Tennessee, within Gibson County. The plant serves a population of approximately 1,300 residents, providing essential sanitation services for this small community in West Tennessee. The plant operates at the secondary treatment level, which is the standard required by the U.S. Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater facilities. With a designed capacity of 832.79 volume units and an average discharge volume of 242.27 units, the facility has adequate capacity to handle current flows. Treatment processes typical for lagoon systems include biological decomposition and settling. Treated effluent from Kenton Lagoon is discharged into nearby streams that ultimately drain into the Mississippi River watershed. This water body supports diverse aquatic life and is an important resource for the region's ecology and economy. The plant's operations are regulated under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) to protect water quality.

Kenton Lagoon discharges into local tributaries of the Mississippi River basin, which flows into the Gulf of Mexico. The receiving waters support a variety of fish and wildlife species, and the plant's secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient loads that could contribute to downstream eutrophication. The facility plays a role in maintaining the ecological health of West Tennessee's waterways.