Overview
Lebanon WWTP serves 22,500 people in Lebanon, Tennessee. The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act, with NPDES permits regulating its discharge to protect local waterways.
Lebanon WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Lebanon, Tennessee, serving a population of approximately 22,500 residents. The plant is situated in Wilson County within the Middle Tennessee region, an area characterized by rolling hills and a humid subtropical climate. As a US facility, Lebanon WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation. For a plant serving this population size, secondary treatment is typically required, with additional nutrient removal standards applicable in sensitive watersheds. The plant discharges into the Cumberland River basin, which flows westward to the Ohio River and ultimately to the Mississippi River and the Gulf of Mexico. The receiving waters support diverse aquatic life and are important for regional water quality, with the plant playing a key role in protecting downstream ecosystems.
Environmental context
Lebanon WWTP discharges into the Cumberland River basin, which drains into the Ohio River and then the Mississippi River before reaching the Gulf of Mexico. The local watershed supports diverse aquatic species and is used for recreation and water supply. The plant's effluent must meet state and federal standards to protect water quality in this ecologically significant river system.
Frequently asked questions
Lebanon WWTP is located at 182 West End Heights in Lebanon, Tennessee, United States.
The plant serves approximately 22,500 residents in the Lebanon area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the Cumberland River basin, which flows to the Ohio River and ultimately the Mississippi River and Gulf of Mexico.
As a US facility, Lebanon WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated by NPDES permits issued by the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation.
Plants of this scale typically provide secondary treatment, often with disinfection. Additional nutrient removal may be required in sensitive watersheds under state or federal regulations.
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