Woodbury STP - Secondary Wastewater Treatment Plant in Woodbury, Tennessee

Woodbury STP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Woodbury, Tennessee, within Cannon County. The plant serves a population of about 2,500 people, reflecting its role as a small-scale treatment facility for the community. It operates under the regulatory framework of the United States Clean Water Act, which requires secondary treatment as a minimum standard for municipal wastewater plants. The plant's treatment process is secondary-level, which typically involves biological treatment to remove organic matter and suspended solids. With a designed capacity of 2,271.24 cubic meters per day and an average discharge volume of 995.56 cubic meters per day, the facility operates well within its capacity. This suggests reliable treatment performance and compliance with permit limits. The treated effluent is discharged into a receiving water body within the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Mississippi River basin. The plant's operations help protect downstream water quality and aquatic ecosystems in the region. As an inland facility, it does not directly impact coastal environments.

Woodbury STP discharges into a local waterway that is part of the larger Mississippi River basin. The receiving water body supports diverse aquatic life and is used for recreational and ecological purposes. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient and pollutant loads, contributing to the health of downstream rivers and lakes in the region.