Overview
CATLETTSBURG wastewater treatment plant serves Catlettsburg, Kentucky, USA. It treats wastewater for approximately 4,100 residents.
The CATLETTSBURG wastewater treatment plant is located in Catlettsburg, Kentucky, United States. It serves a population of about 4,100 people in this small Ohio River community. The plant is part of the municipal infrastructure managed by local authorities. As a US facility, the plant operates under the Clean Water Act, with National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Kentucky Division of Water. For a population of this size, secondary treatment is typically required to meet effluent standards. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the Ohio River watershed, which flows into the Mississippi River and ultimately the Gulf of Mexico. The Ohio River supports diverse aquatic life and serves as a major drinking water source for downstream communities. The plant's operations contribute to protecting water quality in this important river system.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Ohio River basin, which drains into the Mississippi River and then the Gulf of Mexico. The Ohio River is a major waterway supporting diverse fish species and providing habitat for migratory birds. Downstream ecosystems include wetlands and floodplains that benefit from maintained water quality.
Frequently asked questions
The CATLETTSBURG plant is located at 3782 Park Street, Catlettsburg, Boyd County, Kentucky, United States.
The plant serves approximately 4,100 people in the Catlettsburg area.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into the Ohio River watershed, which flows into the Mississippi River and ultimately the Gulf of Mexico.
As a US facility, the plant operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated by the Kentucky Division of Water through an NPDES permit.
For small communities of this size, secondary treatment is typically required under the Clean Water Act to meet effluent limits for biochemical oxygen demand and suspended solids.
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