Overview
S Fulton WWTP serves approximately 2,500 residents in Weakley County, Tennessee. The plant discharges treated wastewater into local waterways within the Mississippi River basin.
S Fulton WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Weakley County, Tennessee, within the West Tennessee region. The plant serves a population of approximately 2,517 residents, reflecting a small community-scale operation typical of rural areas in the state. As a facility in the United States, S Fulton WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act, administered by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into local streams that ultimately flow into the Mississippi River drainage basin. This river system supports diverse aquatic life and provides water resources for communities downstream. Proper treatment helps protect water quality in the region's sensitive watersheds.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into tributaries of the Mississippi River, which flows into the Gulf of Mexico. The local watershed supports agricultural and ecological resources, and maintaining treatment standards helps reduce nutrient loading that can contribute to hypoxic zones in the Gulf. The area is inland and not directly coastal, but its discharges affect downstream water quality.
Frequently asked questions
S Fulton WWTP is located on US 45E in Weakley County, Tennessee, within the West Tennessee region of the United States.
The plant serves approximately 2,517 residents, making it a small-scale municipal facility typical of rural communities in Tennessee.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that are part of the Mississippi River drainage basin, ultimately reaching the Gulf of Mexico.
As a U.S. facility, S Fulton WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act, with permits issued by the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation. Plants of this size typically require secondary treatment.
For small communities in Tennessee, secondary treatment is standard, often using activated sludge or lagoon systems to meet state and federal water quality standards.
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