Overview
CYNTHIANA STP serves about 7,400 residents in Cynthiana, Kentucky. The plant operates under U.S. EPA NPDES regulations, ensuring treated wastewater meets state and federal standards before discharge.
CYNTHIANA STP is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Cynthiana, Kentucky, serving a population of approximately 7,400. The facility is part of the region's infrastructure managed by local authorities, treating domestic wastewater from the community. As a U.S. plant serving a medium-sized agglomeration, it operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Kentucky Division of Water. These permits set effluent limits to protect water quality, typically requiring secondary treatment as a minimum standard for municipal plants of this scale. The treated effluent is discharged into a local waterway within the Licking River basin, which flows north into the Ohio River and ultimately the Mississippi River system. The plant plays a key role in protecting downstream aquatic ecosystems and maintaining water quality in the region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a tributary of the Licking River, which flows into the Ohio River and then the Mississippi River, draining into the Gulf of Mexico. The watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is used for recreation and drinking water. Proper treatment helps prevent nutrient pollution and protects downstream habitats.
Frequently asked questions
CYNTHIANA STP is located at 356 Williamstown Road, Cynthiana, Kentucky, in Harrison County.
The plant serves approximately 7,400 residents in the Cynthiana area.
The treated effluent is discharged into a local waterway within the Licking River basin, which flows to the Ohio River and Mississippi River.
The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act and is regulated by an NPDES permit issued by the Kentucky Division of Water, ensuring compliance with effluent limits.
For plants of this size, secondary treatment is standard under the Clean Water Act, which includes biological processes to remove organic matter and solids.
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