Overview
ROCKWOOD WWTP serves Rockwood, Tennessee, treating wastewater for approximately 5,500 residents. The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act framework, discharging treated effluent into the local watershed.
ROCKWOOD WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Rockwood, Roane County, Tennessee. Serving a population of roughly 5,500, the plant is part of the region's infrastructure for managing domestic wastewater in the East Tennessee area. As a US-based facility, ROCKWOOD WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act, which requires National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits for all discharges. For a plant of this scale, secondary treatment is typically mandated, with additional nutrient controls if the receiving water is sensitive. The plant's treatment process and capacity are managed to meet state and federal effluent guidelines. The treated wastewater from ROCKWOOD WWTP discharges into a local waterway that ultimately drains into the Tennessee River system. This river basin supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for communities downstream. Proper treatment helps protect water quality in the Tennessee River and its tributaries, which are important for recreation, drinking water, and ecological health.
Environmental context
ROCKWOOD WWTP discharges into a tributary of the Tennessee River, which flows through eastern Tennessee before joining the Ohio River and eventually the Mississippi River. The Tennessee River watershed supports a variety of fish and wildlife, including several species of freshwater mussels and migratory birds. Protecting water quality in this basin is essential for maintaining the ecological integrity of the region's aquatic habitats.
Frequently asked questions
ROCKWOOD WWTP is located in Rockwood, Roane County, Tennessee, United States, on South Gateway Avenue.
ROCKWOOD WWTP serves approximately 5,500 residents in the Rockwood area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into a local tributary that flows into the Tennessee River system, following Clean Water Act regulations.
As a US facility, ROCKWOOD WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act and must comply with an NPDES permit issued by the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation.
Plants of this size in the US typically employ secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids, meeting EPA effluent guidelines.
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