Overview
Linden Lagoon is a secondary wastewater treatment plant serving approximately 1,087 people in Linden, Tennessee. It discharges an average of 984.21 m³/day and has a designed capacity of 1,226.47 m³/day.
Linden Lagoon is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Linden, Perry County, Tennessee. The plant serves a small community of about 1,087 residents, providing secondary treatment to meet state and federal water quality standards. The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, which requires secondary treatment for municipal wastewater. With a designed capacity of 1,226.47 m³/day and an average discharge volume of 984.21 m³/day, the facility is operating below its design capacity, indicating room for future growth. The treated effluent is discharged into a local waterway that ultimately drains into the Tennessee River basin. The plant plays a key role in protecting downstream water quality and supporting aquatic life in the region's freshwater ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a tributary of the Tennessee River, which flows through the southeastern United States before joining the Ohio River and eventually the Mississippi River. The Tennessee River basin supports diverse aquatic species and provides drinking water for millions. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient and organic pollutant loads, protecting downstream water quality and ecological health.
Frequently asked questions
Linden Lagoon is located on State Highway 13 in Linden, Perry County, Tennessee, United States.
The plant serves approximately 1,087 residents in the Linden area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into a local waterway that flows into the Tennessee River basin.
Linden Lagoon provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required by the U.S. Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater plants.
The plant has a designed capacity of 1,226.47 m³/day and currently discharges an average of 984.21 m³/day.
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