Augusta STP - Secondary Wastewater Treatment Plant in Augusta, Kentucky

Augusta STP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Augusta, Kentucky, serving a population of approximately 1,272 residents. The plant is situated in Bracken County, near the Ohio River, and operates as part of the region's water infrastructure. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required under the U.S. Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater. With a designed capacity of 1,249.18 thousand cubic meters and an annual discharge volume of 817.65 thousand cubic meters, the facility operates well within its capacity. The plant is regulated under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program, which sets effluent limits to protect water quality. Treated wastewater from Augusta STP is discharged into the Ohio River, a major tributary of the Mississippi River. The Ohio River supports diverse aquatic life and provides drinking water for millions downstream. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce organic pollutants and suspended solids, contributing to the ecological health of the river system.

The plant discharges into the Ohio River, which flows into the Mississippi River and ultimately the Gulf of Mexico. The Ohio River watershed supports a variety of fish and wildlife, including several species of freshwater mussels and migratory birds. The plant's secondary treatment helps mitigate nutrient loading and protect downstream aquatic habitats.