Overview
Bowling Green Municipal Utilities serves approximately 66,450 residents in Bowling Green, Kentucky. The plant operates under the U. S. Clean Water Act, treating wastewater before discharge to local waterways.
Bowling Green Municipal Utilities is a wastewater treatment facility serving the city of Bowling Green in Warren County, Kentucky. The plant handles wastewater from a population of around 66,450, placing it in the medium agglomeration category for U. S. municipal systems. As a U. S. facility, the plant operates under the Clean Water Act, with National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Kentucky Division of Water. These permits set effluent limits to protect water quality. For a plant of this scale, secondary treatment is typically required, with possible nutrient removal depending on the receiving water body. The treated effluent is discharged into local streams that are part of the Green River watershed, which flows into the Ohio River and ultimately the Mississippi River. The Green River supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor in the region. The plant's operations help maintain water quality in this downstream system.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into tributaries of the Green River, which flows into the Ohio River and then the Mississippi River. The Green River watershed supports diverse aquatic species, including several endemic fish and mussel species. Maintaining proper treatment levels is crucial to prevent nutrient pollution and protect downstream ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Bowling Green, Warren County, Kentucky, United States.
The plant serves approximately 66,450 residents in the Bowling Green area.
Treated effluent is discharged into local streams within the Green River watershed, which flows to the Ohio River and Mississippi River.
As a U. S. facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated by an NPDES permit issued by the Kentucky Division of Water.
Plants of this scale in the U. S. typically provide secondary treatment, and may include nutrient removal to meet water quality standards for the receiving water body.
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