Overview
McKenzie STP serves approximately 5,300 residents in McKenzie, Tennessee. The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act framework, with a designed capacity of 1.00 million gallons per day.
McKenzie STP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in McKenzie, Carroll County, Tennessee. Serving a population of about 5,300, the plant is part of the region's infrastructure for managing domestic wastewater in West Tennessee. As a US-based facility, McKenzie STP operates under the Clean Water Act, which requires NPDES permits for discharges. Plants of this scale typically employ secondary treatment to meet federal and state standards. The designed capacity of 1.00 million gallons per day indicates the plant's intended throughput. The treated effluent from McKenzie STP likely discharges into a local waterway that drains into the Mississippi River basin, ultimately reaching the Gulf of Mexico. The plant plays a role in protecting downstream aquatic ecosystems and water quality in the region.
Environmental context
McKenzie STP discharges into a tributary of the Mississippi River system, which flows into the Gulf of Mexico. The plant's operations help maintain water quality in local streams and contribute to the health of the larger Mississippi River basin, a critical ecological corridor for fish and migratory birds.
Frequently asked questions
McKenzie STP is located at 493 Clark Street, McKenzie, Carroll County, Tennessee, United States.
McKenzie STP serves approximately 5,300 residents in the McKenzie area.
The treated effluent from McKenzie STP is discharged into a local waterway that is part of the Mississippi River basin, ultimately reaching the Gulf of Mexico.
McKenzie STP operates under the US Clean Water Act, which requires an NPDES permit for discharges. The permit is typically issued by the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation.
For a plant serving about 5,300 people, secondary treatment is standard under the Clean Water Act. This involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge.
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