DAWSON SPRINGS Wastewater Treatment Plant, Dawson Springs, Kentucky

The DAWSON SPRINGS wastewater treatment plant is located in Dawson Springs, Kentucky, United States. It serves a population of approximately 2,981 residents in this small community within Hopkins County. The plant is situated inland, away from coastal areas, and plays a key role in managing local wastewater. As a US facility, the plant operates under the Clean Water Act, which requires National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits for discharges. For a plant serving around 3,000 people, secondary treatment is typically mandated to meet water quality standards. The regulatory framework ensures compliance with federal and state environmental requirements. The plant discharges treated wastewater into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Green River basin, a tributary of the Ohio River. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional water quality. The plant's operations help protect downstream ecosystems and maintain the health of the surrounding environment.

The plant discharges into local streams that flow into the Green River, a major tributary of the Ohio River. The Green River watershed supports diverse aquatic species, including several endemic fish and mussel species. The plant's operations are critical for maintaining water quality in this ecologically sensitive region, which ultimately drains to the Mississippi River and the Gulf of Mexico.