Overview
PORTLAND STP serves approximately 13,240 residents in Portland, Tennessee. The plant operates under U.S. Clean Water Act regulations, ensuring treated wastewater meets environmental standards before discharge.
PORTLAND STP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located at 101 Legion Drive in Portland, Tennessee, serving a population of about 13,240. The plant is part of the city's infrastructure managed by local authorities, providing essential wastewater treatment for the community. As a facility in the United States, PORTLAND STP 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 a plant serving a population of this size, secondary treatment is typically required, which involves biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into a local water body that ultimately drains into the Cumberland River basin, part of the larger Mississippi River watershed. This downstream connection supports diverse aquatic life and provides water resources for communities and ecosystems along the way.
Environmental context
PORTLAND STP discharges into a receiving water body within the Cumberland River basin, which flows into the Ohio River and then the Mississippi River before reaching the Gulf of Mexico. The local watershed supports a mix of agricultural and urban land uses, and the plant's treatment helps protect downstream water quality for aquatic habitats and recreational uses.
Frequently asked questions
PORTLAND STP is located at 101 Legion Drive in Portland, Tennessee, United States.
PORTLAND STP serves approximately 13,240 residents in the city of Portland, Tennessee.
PORTLAND STP discharges treated effluent into a local water body that is part of the Cumberland River basin, which flows to the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers.
PORTLAND STP operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act and is regulated by an NPDES permit issued by the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation.
For a plant of this size in the U.S., secondary treatment is typically required, which uses biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids.
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