MOUNT CARMEL WWCS, Mount Carmel

Overview

MOUNT CARMEL WWCS serves approximately 3,260 residents in Mount Carmel, Tennessee. The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, with NPDES permits regulating its discharge to protect local waterways.

MOUNT CARMEL WWCS is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located on West Stone Drive in Mount Carmel, Hawkins County, East Tennessee. The plant serves a population of about 3,260 people, making it a small-scale treatment facility within the region. As a U.S. 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 small agglomerations like this, secondary treatment is typically required to meet effluent standards before discharge. The plant's treated effluent ultimately enters the Tennessee River watershed, which drains into the Ohio River and then the Mississippi River, eventually reaching the Gulf of Mexico. The local waterways support diverse aquatic life and are important for regional water quality.

Environmental context

The plant discharges into the Tennessee River basin, which flows through the Appalachian region before joining the Ohio River. This watershed supports diverse fish populations and provides drinking water for downstream communities. The Tennessee River system is ecologically sensitive, with seasonal variations in flow and temperature affecting aquatic habitats.

Frequently asked questions

MOUNT CARMEL WWCS is located on West Stone Drive in Mount Carmel, Hawkins County, East Tennessee, United States.

The plant serves approximately 3,260 residents in the Mount Carmel area.

The plant discharges treated effluent into the Tennessee River watershed, which flows into the Ohio River and eventually the Mississippi River and Gulf of Mexico.

As a U.S. facility, the plant operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated by an NPDES permit issued by the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation.

For small agglomerations of this size, secondary treatment is typically required under the Clean Water Act to meet effluent limits for biochemical oxygen demand and suspended solids.