Overview
BERRY STP is a secondary treatment plant in Berry, Kentucky, serving 348 people. It discharges treated wastewater into the local watershed, with a designed capacity of 545.10 units.
BERRY STP is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Berry, Harrison County, Kentucky. Serving a small population of 348, the plant is part of the region's infrastructure for managing domestic wastewater in a rural setting. The plant provides secondary treatment, a standard level required under the US Clean Water Act for smaller communities. With a designed capacity of 545.10 units and an average discharge volume of 98.42 units, the facility operates well within its capacity, ensuring effective treatment before discharge. The treated effluent is released into the local watershed, which drains into the Licking River basin and ultimately the Ohio River. This contributes to the protection of downstream aquatic habitats and water quality in the broader Mississippi River system.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Licking River watershed, which flows into the Ohio River and then the Mississippi River. This downstream chain supports diverse aquatic life and provides drinking water for communities. The secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient and organic loads, protecting the ecological health of these water bodies.
Frequently asked questions
BERRY STP is located in Berry, Harrison County, Kentucky, United States.
The plant serves a population of 348 people.
BERRY STP provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required under the US Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater.
The plant discharges into the local watershed, which drains into the Licking River, then the Ohio River, and ultimately the Mississippi River.
As a US plant, BERRY STP operates under the Clean Water Act, which requires NPDES permits for discharges. Secondary treatment is the minimum standard for municipal plants.
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