Overview
Nashville White's Creek WWTP serves approximately 66,426 people in Nashville, Tennessee. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the Cumberland River basin, contributing to the Ohio River watershed.
Nashville White's Creek WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee. Serving a population of around 66,426, the plant is part of the city's wastewater infrastructure, managed under the regulatory framework of the U. S. Clean Water Act. As a medium-sized agglomeration, the plant is expected to meet secondary treatment standards under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program. The facility's treatment processes are designed to reduce pollutants before discharge, aligning with federal and state water quality requirements. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the Cumberland River, which flows into the Ohio River and ultimately the Mississippi River. This water body supports diverse aquatic life and is used for recreation and drinking water downstream. The plant plays a key role in protecting water quality in the Cumberland River basin.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Cumberland River, a major tributary of the Ohio River, which flows into the Mississippi River and the Gulf of Mexico. The Cumberland River supports diverse aquatic species and is an important resource for recreation and water supply. The plant's operations help maintain water quality in this ecologically significant watershed.
Frequently asked questions
Nashville White's Creek WWTP is located on County Hospital Road in the Bordeaux Hills area of Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee, United States.
The plant serves approximately 66,426 people in the Nashville area.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into the Cumberland River, which flows into the Ohio River and eventually the Mississippi River.
The plant operates under the U. S. Clean Water Act, which requires NPDES permits for wastewater discharges. Facilities of this scale must meet secondary treatment standards to protect water quality.
Plants serving around 66,000 people in the U. S. typically employ secondary treatment processes, such as activated sludge or trickling filters, to remove organic matter and solids before discharge.
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