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ROSSVILLE STP - Rossville, Tennessee Wastewater Treatment Plant

Rossville, Tennessee, United States

Overview

ROSSVILLE STP serves approximately 650 people in Rossville, Tennessee. The plant treats municipal wastewater and discharges into the local watershed within the Mississippi River basin.

ROSSVILLE STP is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Rossville, Fayette County, West Tennessee, United States. The facility serves a small population of around 650 residents, reflecting its role in a rural community. As a small-scale plant, it is part of the decentralized wastewater infrastructure typical of smaller towns in the region. The plant operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Clean Water Act, administered by the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation. Its small population suggests a modest design. The treated effluent from ROSSVILLE STP is discharged into a local waterway that ultimately flows into the Mississippi River basin. This region is part of the larger Mississippi River watershed, which drains into the Gulf of Mexico. The plant's discharge contributes to the overall water quality of the local streams and rivers, which support aquatic life and are used for recreation and agriculture downstream.

Environmental context

The plant discharges into a tributary of the Mississippi River basin, which flows southward to the Gulf of Mexico. The local watershed in West Tennessee includes small streams and rivers that provide habitat for fish and wildlife. Downstream, the Mississippi River supports a diverse aquatic ecosystem and is a critical migratory corridor for birds and fish. The plant's discharge must meet state and federal water quality standards to protect these downstream environments.

Frequently asked questions

ROSSVILLE STP is located in Rossville, Fayette County, West Tennessee, United States.

ROSSVILLE STP serves approximately 650 residents in the Rossville community.

The plant discharges treated effluent into a local waterway that is part of the Mississippi River basin, ultimately reaching the Gulf of Mexico.

The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, with permits issued by the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation.

For small communities, typical treatment includes secondary processes like activated sludge, trickling filters, or lagoon systems to meet EPA standards.

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