Overview
BENTON STP and CS serves approximately 4,893 residents in Benton, Kentucky. The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, discharging treated wastewater into local waterways.
BENTON STP and CS is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located on Benton-Birmingham Road in Benton, Marshall County, Kentucky. It serves a population of about 4,893 people, classifying it as a small to medium-sized facility within the state's wastewater infrastructure. As a U.S. plant, it operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Kentucky Division of Water. For a community of this size, secondary treatment is typically required to meet effluent limits for biochemical oxygen demand and total suspended solids. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into local streams that drain into the Tennessee River system, ultimately reaching the Ohio River and Mississippi River. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides water resources for communities downstream.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into tributaries of the Tennessee River, which flows into the Ohio River and then the Mississippi River. This watershed supports a variety of fish and wildlife species, including several mussel species that are sensitive to water quality. The region's karst geology can make groundwater vulnerable to contamination, emphasizing the importance of effective treatment.
Frequently asked questions
BENTON STP and CS is located on Benton-Birmingham Road in Benton, Marshall County, Kentucky, United States.
The plant serves approximately 4,893 residents in the Benton area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local streams that are part of the Tennessee River watershed, which flows into the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers.
As a U.S. facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act and must comply with an NPDES permit issued by the Kentucky Division of Water, which sets effluent limits for pollutants.
For a population of around 5,000, secondary treatment is standard, which includes biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids, meeting EPA secondary treatment standards.
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