Overview
Miller Avenue WWTP serves Jackson, Tennessee, treating wastewater for about 65,000 residents. The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act, ensuring compliance with NPDES permit requirements.
Miller Avenue WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Jackson, Tennessee, serving a population of approximately 65,000. The plant is situated in Madison County within the West Tennessee region and plays a key role in managing the city's wastewater. As a US facility, the plant operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation. For a population of this scale, secondary treatment is typically required, with potential additional nutrient removal depending on the receiving water body's sensitivity. The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Mississippi River basin. The plant's operations help protect downstream aquatic ecosystems and support water quality in the region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into tributaries of the Forked Deer River, which flows into the Mississippi River and eventually the Gulf of Mexico. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is part of a larger drainage system that influences the Mississippi River Delta. Protecting water quality here is important for maintaining ecological balance in the region.
Frequently asked questions
Miller Avenue WWTP is located in Jackson, Tennessee, United States, at 118 Miller Avenue in Madison County.
The plant serves approximately 65,000 residents in the Jackson area.
The treated effluent is discharged into local tributaries of the Forked Deer River, which flows into the Mississippi River and ultimately the Gulf of Mexico.
As a US facility, it 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 scale typically provide secondary treatment, and may include advanced nutrient removal if discharging into sensitive waters, as required by state and federal regulations.
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