Overview
BRADFORDSVILLE STP is an advanced wastewater treatment plant in Lebanon, Kentucky, serving 304 people. It discharges 56.78 units of treated wastewater and has a designed capacity of 151.42 units.
BRADFORDSVILLE STP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Lebanon, Kentucky, within Marion County. The plant serves a small population of 304 residents, reflecting its role in a rural community. It operates under the regulatory framework of the United States Clean Water Act, which governs wastewater discharges through the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, ensuring a high level of pollutant removal before discharge. With a designed capacity of 151.42 units and an actual discharge volume of 56.78 units, the facility operates well below its maximum capacity, indicating room for future growth or seasonal variations. It is assumed to be active based on its inclusion in public records. The treated effluent from BRADFORDSVILLE STP is discharged into a local water body, likely a tributary of the Rolling Fork River, which flows into the Salt River and eventually the Ohio River. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides water resources for the region. The plant's advanced treatment helps protect downstream water quality and ecological health.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a local stream that is part of the Rolling Fork River watershed, which drains into the Salt River and then the Ohio River. This river system supports a variety of fish and wildlife, including species that rely on clean water for spawning and habitat. The advanced treatment at BRADFORDSVILLE STP helps minimize nutrient and pollutant loads, reducing the risk of eutrophication and maintaining the ecological balance of downstream waters.
Frequently asked questions
BRADFORDSVILLE STP is located at 601 West Main Street, Lebanon, Kentucky, in Marion County, United States.
The plant serves a population of 304 people, typical of a small rural community in Kentucky.
The plant discharges treated effluent into a local water body that is part of the Rolling Fork River watershed, which flows into the Salt River and then the Ohio River.
As a US facility, BRADFORDSVILLE STP operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to NPDES permit requirements, which set limits on pollutant discharges to protect water quality.
Small plants in the US often use advanced treatment technologies to meet stringent permit limits, especially if discharging to sensitive waters. BRADFORDSVILLE STP uses advanced treatment, which is appropriate for its scale and environmental context.
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