Overview
Thompson Station Wastewater System serves approximately 2,000 residents in Thompson's Station, Tennessee. The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, with oversight from the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation.
Thompson Station Wastewater System is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Thompson's Station, Williamson County, Tennessee. The plant serves a population of about 2,000 residents, supporting the community's wastewater management needs in this growing suburban area of Middle Tennessee. As a small-scale facility, the plant is subject to the U.S. Clean Water Act and National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting requirements. The plant discharges treated wastewater into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Cumberland River basin. The Cumberland River flows through Tennessee and Kentucky before joining the Ohio River, which is a major tributary of the Mississippi River. The plant's operations help protect water quality in the region's streams and rivers.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent enters local streams within the Cumberland River watershed, which drains into the Ohio River and eventually the Mississippi River. The receiving waters support diverse aquatic life, including fish species such as bass and catfish, and provide habitat for freshwater mussels. The region's karst topography makes groundwater protection a key consideration for wastewater management.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at 1543 Thompsons Station Road West in Thompson's Station, Williamson County, Tennessee, United States.
The plant serves approximately 2,000 residents in the Thompson's Station area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local streams within the Cumberland River basin, which ultimately flows to the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers.
The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act and is regulated by the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation through an NPDES permit.
Small municipal plants in Tennessee typically use secondary treatment processes such as activated sludge or lagoon systems to meet state and federal effluent standards.
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