Overview
MILAN STP serves Milan, Tennessee, treating wastewater for approximately 8,311 residents. The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, with state-issued NPDES permits governing its discharge.
MILAN STP is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Milan, Tennessee, within Gibson County. Serving a population of around 8,311, the facility is part of the region's essential water infrastructure, handling domestic wastewater from the community. As a U.S. plant of this scale, MILAN STP operates under the Clean Water Act, which requires National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation. These permits set effluent limits to protect water quality, and treatment typically includes secondary treatment as a minimum standard for municipal plants. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that drain into the Mississippi River basin, ultimately reaching the Gulf of Mexico. This downstream connection underscores the plant's role in maintaining water quality in the region's rivers and contributing to the health of the larger watershed ecosystem.
Environmental context
MILAN STP discharges into tributaries of the Forked Deer River, which flows into the Mississippi River and then the Gulf of Mexico. The local watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is part of an important migratory corridor for birds and fish. The plant's operations help protect downstream water quality in this ecologically sensitive region.
Frequently asked questions
MILAN STP is located on East Van Hook Street in Milan, Gibson County, West Tennessee, United States.
MILAN STP serves approximately 8,311 residents in the Milan 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.
MILAN STP operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, with NPDES permits issued by the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation, setting effluent limits to protect water quality.
For plants of this scale, secondary treatment is standard under the Clean Water Act, often involving biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge.
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