Overview
WHITEVILLE STP is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving Whiteville, Tennessee, USA. It treats wastewater for approximately 4,638 residents in Hardeman County.
WHITEVILLE STP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Whiteville, Tennessee, within Hardeman County. The plant serves a population of about 4,638 people, reflecting its role as a small-scale treatment facility for the local community. As a US-based plant, WHITEVILLE STP operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting. For small agglomerations like this, secondary treatment is typically required to meet effluent standards before discharge. The plant discharges treated wastewater into local waterways within the Mississippi River basin. The receiving water body ultimately drains into the Mississippi River and then to the Gulf of Mexico, supporting downstream aquatic ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local streams that are part of the Mississippi River watershed, which flows into the Gulf of Mexico. This region supports diverse aquatic life and is ecologically sensitive to nutrient loading. Proper treatment helps protect downstream water quality and habitats.
Frequently asked questions
WHITEVILLE STP is located at 900 Newsom Road, Whiteville, Hardeman County, Tennessee, United States.
WHITEVILLE STP serves approximately 4,638 residents in the Whiteville area.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into local waterways within the Mississippi River basin, which ultimately flows to the Gulf of Mexico.
As a US plant, WHITEVILLE STP operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated via an NPDES permit issued by the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation.
For small agglomerations of this size, secondary treatment is typically required under the Clean Water Act to meet effluent limits for BOD and TSS.
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