Carrollton Regional WWTP, English

Overview

Carrollton Regional WWTP serves English, Kentucky, treating wastewater for approximately 9,668 residents. The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act framework, discharging treated effluent into local waterways.

Carrollton Regional WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in English, Carroll County, Kentucky. It serves a population of about 9,668 people, classifying it as a small-to-medium agglomeration under U.S. regulatory standards. The plant is situated inland, approximately 50 kilometers from the nearest coast, and discharges into the Ohio River basin. As a U.S. facility, the plant operates under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program, which sets effluent limits based on the Clean Water Act. Its population served suggests a moderate scale. The treated effluent from Carrollton Regional WWTP ultimately flows into the Ohio River, a major tributary of the Mississippi River. This river system supports diverse aquatic life and provides drinking water for downstream communities. The plant's discharge contributes to the overall water quality management of the Ohio River basin, which is ecologically significant for migratory fish and other species.

Environmental context

Carrollton Regional WWTP discharges into the Ohio River basin, which drains into the Mississippi River and eventually the Gulf of Mexico. The Ohio River supports a variety of fish species and is an important migratory corridor. The plant's effluent must meet state and federal water quality standards to protect downstream ecosystems, including sensitive aquatic habitats in the Mississippi River Delta.

Frequently asked questions

Carrollton Regional WWTP is located at 1337 Greens Bottom Road, English, Carroll County, Kentucky, 41008, United States.

The plant serves approximately 9,668 residents, classifying it as a small-to-medium agglomeration under U.S. wastewater regulations.

The plant discharges treated effluent into the Ohio River basin, which flows into the Mississippi River and ultimately the Gulf of Mexico.

As a U.S. facility, the plant operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the state or EPA.

For plants of this scale, secondary treatment is typically required under the Clean Water Act, which includes biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids.