Overview
Oakland STP serves approximately 3,169 residents in Oakland, Tennessee. The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act, which requires NPDES permits for municipal wastewater discharges.
Oakland STP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility serving the town of Oakland, Tennessee, located in Fayette County. With a population served of around 3,169, the plant is classified as a small-scale treatment facility under US regulatory frameworks. As a US-based plant, Oakland STP operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting. For small agglomerations like this, secondary treatment is typically required to meet effluent limits for biochemical oxygen demand and total suspended solids. Regulatory compliance is enforced by the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation. The plant discharges treated wastewater into a local water body, likely a tributary of the Mississippi River basin. The surrounding region is part of the West Tennessee coastal plain, characterized by agricultural and rural landscapes. Downstream waters support diverse aquatic life and are important for regional water quality management.
Environmental context
The treated effluent from Oakland STP likely enters a local stream or creek that drains into the Hatchie River or another tributary of the Mississippi River. The Mississippi River basin is a major ecological corridor supporting fish, migratory birds, and wetland habitats. The plant's discharge must comply with state water quality standards to protect downstream aquatic ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
Oakland STP is located in Oakland, Tennessee, United States, in Fayette County, approximately 50 km east of Memphis.
The plant serves a population of approximately 3,169 residents in the town of Oakland and surrounding areas.
The plant discharges treated effluent into a local water body, likely a tributary of the Mississippi River basin, under an NPDES permit issued by the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation.
As a US municipal wastewater plant, Oakland STP operates under the Clean Water Act and is required to have an NPDES permit that sets effluent limits for pollutants.
For small agglomerations like this, secondary treatment is typically required, which includes biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
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