Overview
Spring Hill STP serves approximately 25,000 residents in Spring Hill, Tennessee. The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, with NPDES permits regulating its discharge to local waterways.
Spring Hill STP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Spring Hill, Tennessee, serving a population of about 25,000. The plant is situated in Maury County within the Middle Tennessee region, an area characterized by rolling hills and a humid subtropical climate. As a facility serving a medium-sized agglomeration, Spring Hill STP is subject to the U.S. Clean Water Act, which requires secondary treatment as a minimum standard. The plant's discharge is regulated under a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit issued by the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation, ensuring compliance with water quality standards. The treated effluent from Spring Hill STP is discharged into local streams that ultimately flow into the Duck River, a major tributary of the Tennessee River. The Duck River is known for its exceptional aquatic biodiversity, supporting numerous fish and mussel species. The plant's operations play a key role in protecting this important watershed from nutrient pollution and other contaminants.
Environmental context
Spring Hill STP discharges into tributaries of the Duck River, which flows into the Tennessee River and eventually the Mississippi River and Gulf of Mexico. The Duck River is one of the most biologically diverse rivers in North America, supporting over 150 species of fish and 50 species of freshwater mussels. Protecting water quality in this watershed is critical for maintaining aquatic habitat and downstream ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
Spring Hill STP is located in Spring Hill, Maury County, Tennessee, United States.
Spring Hill STP serves approximately 25,000 residents in the Spring Hill area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local streams that flow into the Duck River, a major tributary of the Tennessee River.
Spring Hill STP operates under the Clean Water Act, which requires secondary treatment for municipal plants. Its discharge is regulated by an NPDES permit issued by the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation.
Plants of this size typically employ secondary treatment processes such as activated sludge or trickling filters, and may include nutrient removal to meet water quality standards in sensitive watersheds.
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