BEDFORD STP Wastewater Treatment Plant, Trimble County, Kentucky

BEDFORD STP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Trimble County, Kentucky, United States. The plant serves a small population of approximately 850 residents, providing secondary treatment to meet state and federal water quality standards. As a secondary treatment plant, BEDFORD STP utilizes biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids from wastewater. The facility has a designed capacity of 492.10 units and currently discharges an average of 227.13 units per day, indicating operational headroom. The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, which requires NPDES permits for all point source discharges, ensuring compliance with effluent limits. The treated effluent from BEDFORD STP is discharged into a local waterway that ultimately drains into the Ohio River, a major tributary of the Mississippi River. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides drinking water for downstream communities. The plant's secondary treatment helps protect water quality in the region.

BEDFORD STP discharges into a tributary of the Ohio River, which flows into the Mississippi River and eventually the Gulf of Mexico. The Ohio River basin supports a variety of fish and wildlife, including several species of freshwater mussels and migratory birds. The plant's secondary treatment reduces nutrient and organic loads, helping to maintain the ecological health of the receiving waters.