TROY LAGOON Wastewater Treatment Plant, Troy, Tennessee

TROY LAGOON is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Troy, Obion County, Tennessee, United States. The facility serves a population of approximately 1,300 residents and operates as a lagoon-based secondary treatment system, a common approach for small communities in the region. The plant provides secondary treatment, which meets the minimum standard under the U.S. Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater facilities. With a design capacity of 757.08 m³ per day and an average daily flow of 454.25 m³, the plant operates well within its capacity, indicating reliable treatment performance for the community it serves. The treated effluent is discharged into local receiving waters that ultimately drain into the Mississippi River basin. This waterway is ecologically significant, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing important habitat for fish and migratory birds. The plant's secondary treatment helps protect downstream water quality in this sensitive river system.

The plant discharges into tributaries of the Obion River, which flows into the Mississippi River. The Mississippi River basin is a major ecological corridor in North America, supporting diverse fish populations, waterfowl, and other wildlife. Secondary treatment from this plant helps reduce nutrient and organic loads, protecting downstream aquatic habitats in the Mississippi River system.