Overview
Tullahoma WWTP serves approximately 19,950 residents in Tullahoma, Tennessee. The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, which requires secondary treatment for municipal wastewater.
Tullahoma WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Tullahoma, Coffee County, Tennessee. The plant serves a population of around 19,950 people, placing it in the medium-sized agglomeration category for U.S. facilities. Under the U.S. Clean Water Act, wastewater treatment plants of this scale are typically required to provide secondary treatment, which removes at least 85% of biochemical oxygen demand and suspended solids. The plant's discharge is regulated through a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit issued by the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation. The treated effluent from Tullahoma WWTP is discharged into a local water body that ultimately drains into the Tennessee River basin. This river system supports diverse aquatic life and provides drinking water for downstream communities. Proper treatment helps protect water quality in the region's streams and reservoirs.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge enters a tributary of the Tennessee River, which flows into the Ohio River and then the Mississippi River before reaching the Gulf of Mexico. This watershed supports a variety of fish species and is an important resource for recreation and water supply in Middle Tennessee. Protecting water quality in this basin is critical for maintaining healthy aquatic ecosystems and ensuring safe water for downstream users.
Frequently asked questions
Tullahoma WWTP is located on West Cook Street in Tullahoma, Coffee County, Tennessee, United States.
The plant serves approximately 19,950 residents in the Tullahoma area.
The treated effluent is discharged into a local water body that flows into the Tennessee River basin, ultimately reaching the Gulf of Mexico.
The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, with its discharge regulated by a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit issued by the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation.
For a plant of this size, secondary treatment is standard under the Clean Water Act, which removes at least 85% of organic matter and suspended solids.
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