Overview
Barbourville WWTP serves approximately 5,581 residents in Providence, Kentucky. The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, which mandates secondary treatment for municipal wastewater facilities.
Barbourville WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located on Tye Bend Road in Providence, Knox County, Kentucky. The plant serves a population of about 5,581 people, classifying it as a small to medium-sized facility within the state's wastewater infrastructure. As a U.S. facility, Barbourville WWTP operates under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program established by the Clean Water Act. This regulatory framework requires secondary treatment for municipal plants, which typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids. The regulatory standards ensure a baseline level of treatment. The plant discharges treated effluent into a local waterway within the Kentucky River basin, which ultimately flows to the Ohio River and then the Mississippi River. The receiving water body supports aquatic life and is part of a larger watershed that provides drinking water and recreational opportunities downstream.
Environmental context
Barbourville WWTP discharges into a tributary of the Kentucky River, which flows into the Ohio River and then the Mississippi River before reaching the Gulf of Mexico. The local watershed supports diverse aquatic species and is used for recreation and water supply. The plant's discharge must comply with state water quality standards to protect downstream ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
Barbourville WWTP is located on Tye Bend Road in Providence, Knox County, Kentucky, United States.
Barbourville WWTP serves approximately 5,581 residents in the Providence area.
Barbourville WWTP discharges treated effluent into a local waterway within the Kentucky River basin, which flows to the Ohio River and ultimately the Mississippi River.
Barbourville WWTP operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, which requires an NPDES permit for discharges. The permit sets limits on pollutants to protect water quality.
Under the Clean Water Act, municipal plants of this size typically require secondary treatment, which uses biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids before discharge.
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