Overview
Clinton STP serves 1,600 people in Hickman County, Kentucky, as part of the municipal wastewater infrastructure. The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act framework.
Clinton STP is a wastewater treatment facility located on US 51 in Hickman County, Kentucky, serving a population of approximately 1,600 residents. The plant is part of the region's municipal wastewater infrastructure, handling domestic sewage from the local community. As a small-scale facility in the United States, Clinton STP is subject to the Clean Water Act and National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting requirements. The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways within the Mississippi River basin, which ultimately drains to the Gulf of Mexico. The receiving waters support aquatic life and are part of a larger watershed that includes agricultural and rural areas, making proper treatment important for downstream water quality.
Environmental context
Clinton STP discharges into tributaries of the Mississippi River, which flows into the Gulf of Mexico. The local watershed supports diverse aquatic species and is influenced by agricultural runoff. Proper treatment helps protect downstream ecosystems and contributes to the health of the Mississippi River basin.
Frequently asked questions
Clinton STP is located on US 51 in Hickman County, Kentucky, United States.
Clinton STP serves approximately 1,600 residents in the Hickman County area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways within the Mississippi River basin, which ultimately drains to the Gulf of Mexico.
Clinton STP operates under the US Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting, which sets effluent limits to protect water quality.
Small municipal plants in the US typically use secondary treatment processes such as activated sludge or lagoon systems to meet EPA standards under the Clean Water Act.
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