Overview
TRENTON WWTP serves approximately 4,800 residents in Trenton, Tennessee. The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act framework, discharging treated wastewater into local waterways.
TRENTON WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Trenton, Gibson County, Tennessee. Serving a population of about 4,800, the plant is part of the region's infrastructure for managing domestic wastewater in West Tennessee. As a US facility, TRENTON WWTP is subject to the Clean Water Act and National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting. For plants serving populations under 10,000, secondary treatment is typically required to meet effluent limits for biochemical oxygen demand and total suspended solids. Regulatory compliance ensures basic environmental protection. The plant discharges into local streams that flow into the Forked Deer River system, which ultimately drains into the Mississippi River. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides important habitat for fish and wildlife in the region. Proper treatment at TRENTON WWTP helps maintain water quality in these downstream ecosystems.
Environmental context
TRENTON WWTP discharges into tributaries of the Forked Deer River, which flows into the Mississippi River. The Mississippi River is a major migratory corridor for birds and fish, and its floodplain supports rich biodiversity. The plant's operations help protect water quality in this ecologically significant river system, which ultimately reaches the Gulf of Mexico.
Frequently asked questions
TRENTON WWTP is located on North College Street in Trenton, Gibson County, Tennessee, United States.
TRENTON WWTP serves approximately 4,800 residents in the Trenton area.
TRENTON WWTP discharges treated effluent into local streams that flow into the Forked Deer River, part of the Mississippi River basin.
As a US facility, TRENTON WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act and is required to have an NPDES permit issued by the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation, which sets effluent limits to protect water quality.
For small agglomerations under 10,000 people, US regulations typically require secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge.
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