Overview
Middlefork STP serves Jackson, Tennessee, treating wastewater for approximately 20,974 people. The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act framework with NPDES permitting.
Middlefork STP is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Jackson, Tennessee, serving a population of about 20,974. The plant is situated in Madison County within the West Tennessee region, an area characterized by rolling hills and numerous waterways. As a US facility, Middlefork STP operates under the Clean Water Act, which requires NPDES permits for discharges. The plant discharges into local waterways that are part of the Mississippi River basin, ultimately draining into the Gulf of Mexico. The receiving waters support diverse aquatic life and are important for regional water quality. The plant's operations help protect downstream ecosystems from nutrient pollution and other contaminants.
Environmental context
Middlefork STP discharges into tributaries of the Forked Deer River, which flows into the Mississippi River and eventually the Gulf of Mexico. The watershed supports diverse aquatic species and is used for recreation and agriculture. The plant's treatment helps reduce nutrient loads that could contribute to hypoxia in the Gulf.
Frequently asked questions
Middlefork STP is located at 2 Rooker Drive, Jackson, Tennessee, in Madison County, United States.
The plant serves approximately 20,974 people in the Jackson area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local tributaries of the Forked Deer River, which flows into the Mississippi River and ultimately the Gulf of Mexico.
As a US facility, Middlefork STP operates under the Clean Water Act and must comply with an NPDES permit issued by the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation.
Plants of this size in the US typically provide secondary treatment as a minimum, often including biological processes and disinfection, to meet NPDES permit limits.
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