Auburn Wastewater Treatment Plant, Kentucky | Secondary Treatment Facility

The Auburn wastewater treatment plant is located in Auburn, Logan County, Kentucky, United States. It serves a small population of 1,444 residents, making it a small-scale municipal facility. The plant is situated inland, away from coastal areas, and operates under the regulatory framework of the US Clean Water Act. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for municipal wastewater facilities. Secondary treatment typically involves biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids. The plant has a designed capacity of 1,324.89 thousand gallons per day and currently discharges 374.76 thousand gallons per day, indicating it operates well below its capacity. The treated effluent is discharged into a local water body, which ultimately drains into the Mississippi River basin. The plant plays a key role in protecting local water quality and downstream ecosystems, including the Ohio River and the Gulf of Mexico, by reducing pollutant loads from the Auburn community.

The Auburn plant discharges into a local stream that is part of the Mississippi River watershed. This basin drains into the Ohio River and eventually the Gulf of Mexico. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient and organic pollution, which is important for preventing eutrophication in downstream waters and maintaining aquatic habitat in the region.