Overview
McMinnville WWTP serves approximately 13,500 residents in McMinnville, Tennessee. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local watershed within the Caney Fork River basin.
McMinnville WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in McMinnville, Tennessee, serving a population of around 13,500. The plant is situated in Warren County, part of the Middle Tennessee region, and operates under the regulatory framework of the United States Clean Water Act. As a facility serving a medium-sized agglomeration, the plant is expected to meet secondary treatment standards under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program. Typical plants of this scale employ activated sludge or similar biological treatment to meet effluent limits. The plant discharges treated effluent into a receiving water body that ultimately flows into the Caney Fork River, a tributary of the Cumberland River, which drains into the Ohio River and then the Mississippi River. The downstream environment supports diverse aquatic life and provides recreational and ecological value to the region.
Environmental context
The treated effluent from McMinnville WWTP enters a local stream that flows into the Caney Fork River, a major tributary of the Cumberland River. The Cumberland River system eventually joins the Ohio River and then the Mississippi River, which empties into the Gulf of Mexico. The Caney Fork River is known for its biodiversity, including several species of freshwater mussels and fish, and supports recreational activities such as fishing and boating. The plant's discharge must comply with state water quality standards to protect these downstream ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
McMinnville WWTP is located at 899 Cedar Street, McMinnville, Tennessee, in Warren County, United States.
The plant serves approximately 13,500 residents in the McMinnville area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into a local stream that flows into the Caney Fork River, part of the Cumberland River basin.
The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation.
Plants of this scale typically employ secondary biological treatment, such as activated sludge or trickling filters, to meet EPA effluent guidelines and state water quality standards.
Nearby plants