Overview
Lawrenceburg WWTP serves approximately 10,400 residents in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee. The facility operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, with oversight from state and federal environmental agencies.
Lawrenceburg WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee, serving a population of about 10,428. The plant is situated inland in Middle Tennessee, far from coastal waters, and plays a key role in managing the city's wastewater. As a U.S. facility, the plant 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 ultimately drain into the Tennessee River system, a major tributary of the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides drinking water for downstream communities.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local streams that flow into the Tennessee River basin, which eventually reaches the Mississippi River and the Gulf of Mexico. This watershed is ecologically significant, supporting fish, mussels, and other aquatic species. The facility's inland location reduces direct marine impact, but its discharge quality affects downstream water quality and ecosystem health.
Frequently asked questions
Lawrenceburg WWTP is located at 1401 Old Waynesboro Highway in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee, United States.
The plant serves approximately 10,428 residents in the Lawrenceburg area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that flow into the Tennessee River system, which ultimately reaches the Gulf of Mexico.
As a U.S. facility, Lawrenceburg WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act and must comply with National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation.
For communities of this size, secondary treatment is typically required under the Clean Water Act, which includes biological treatment to remove organic matter and suspended solids.
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