Overview
Moscow Lagoon is a secondary wastewater treatment plant in Moscow, Tennessee, serving 571 people. It discharges 291.48 million gallons per year and has a designed capacity of 681.37 million gallons.
Moscow Lagoon is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Moscow, Tennessee, within Fayette County. The plant serves a small population of 571 residents, providing secondary treatment to meet state and federal water quality standards. As a lagoon-based system, it relies on natural biological processes to treat wastewater before discharge. The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, which requires secondary treatment for municipal facilities. With a designed capacity of 681.37 million gallons per year and an actual discharge volume of 291.48 million gallons, the plant operates well below its capacity, indicating room for future growth. The treatment process is typical for small communities in the region, where lagoon systems are common due to their cost-effectiveness and low maintenance. The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that drain into the Mississippi River basin, ultimately reaching the Gulf of Mexico. The plant plays a key role in protecting the water quality of nearby streams and the downstream ecosystem, including the Mississippi River and the Gulf's coastal waters, which support diverse aquatic life and important fisheries.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge enters local tributaries of the Mississippi River, which flows into the Gulf of Mexico. This watershed supports a variety of aquatic species and is ecologically sensitive due to nutrient loading concerns. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce organic pollutants and suspended solids, contributing to the health of downstream water bodies.
Frequently asked questions
Moscow Lagoon is located in Moscow, Tennessee, United States, along TN 57 in Fayette County.
The plant serves a population of 571 residents in the Moscow area.
The treated wastewater is discharged into local waterways that are part of the Mississippi River basin, eventually reaching the Gulf of Mexico.
As a U.S. facility, Moscow Lagoon operates under the Clean Water Act, which requires secondary treatment for municipal wastewater plants. Permits are issued by the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation.
For small communities, lagoon systems or package plants are common. The U.S. Clean Water Act mandates secondary treatment, which is typically achieved through biological processes like activated sludge or stabilization ponds.
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