Overview
WARTRACE WWTP is a secondary treatment plant serving 675 people in Wartrace, Tennessee. It discharges 492.10 volume units daily and operates under US EPA Clean Water Act regulations.
WARTRACE WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Wartrace, Bedford County, Tennessee. The plant serves a small population of 675 residents, reflecting the rural character of the Middle Tennessee region. It is situated at 400 Blackman Boulevard West and operates as part of the local infrastructure managed by the town. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required by the US Clean Water Act for municipal facilities of this scale. Secondary treatment typically involves biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids. The plant has a designed capacity of 492.10 volume units and discharges a similar daily volume, indicating it operates near its design capacity. The treated effluent is discharged into a local receiving water body, which ultimately drains into the Duck River watershed. The Duck River is one of the most biologically diverse rivers in North America, supporting numerous freshwater species. The plant's discharge is regulated under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program, ensuring compliance with water quality standards to protect downstream ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a tributary of the Duck River, which flows through central Tennessee before joining the Tennessee River. The Duck River is known for its exceptional aquatic biodiversity, hosting over 150 species of fish and 50 species of freshwater mussels, many of which are endemic or threatened. The watershed provides critical habitat and supports regional water supply, recreation, and agriculture. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient and pollutant loads to this sensitive ecosystem.
Frequently asked questions
WARTRACE WWTP is located at 400 Blackman Boulevard West in Wartrace, Bedford County, Tennessee, United States.
The plant serves a population of 675 residents in the town of Wartrace and surrounding areas.
The plant discharges treated effluent into a local water body that is part of the Duck River watershed, which eventually flows into the Tennessee River.
WARTRACE WWTP provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required by the US Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater plants of this size.
The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation, ensuring compliance with water quality standards.
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