Overview
OBION WASTEWATER LAGOON is a secondary treatment plant serving Obion, Tennessee. It treats wastewater for approximately 1,280 residents and discharges 757 cubic meters per day.
OBION WASTEWATER LAGOON is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Obion, Tennessee, United States. The plant serves a small community of around 1,280 people and operates as a lagoon system providing secondary treatment. It is situated in West Tennessee, an inland area with no coastal influence. The plant has a designed capacity of 757 cubic meters per day and discharges a similar volume of treated effluent. As a secondary treatment facility, it meets the standard requirements under the U.S. Clean Water Act for biological treatment of organic matter. The plant's discharge volume and capacity indicate it is operating at full utilization. The treated wastewater is discharged into a local water body, which ultimately drains into the Mississippi River basin. This contributes to the overall water quality management in the region, supporting downstream ecosystems and water resources in the Mississippi River watershed.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge enters a local stream that flows into the Obion River, a tributary of the Mississippi River. The Mississippi River basin is one of the largest watersheds in North America, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing water for agriculture, industry, and communities. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce organic pollutants and protect downstream water quality in this ecologically significant river system.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on West Palestine Avenue in Obion, Obion County, West Tennessee, Tennessee, United States.
The plant serves approximately 1,280 residents in the Obion community.
The plant discharges treated effluent into a local water body that drains into the Obion River, a tributary of the Mississippi River.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required under the U.S. Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater to remove organic matter and suspended solids.
As a U.S. facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act, administered by the EPA and state authorities. Plants of this scale typically require an NPDES permit to ensure compliance with discharge limits.
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