Overview
EDDYVILLE STP serves Eddyville, Kentucky, treating wastewater for approximately 3,377 residents. The plant operates under U.S. EPA and Kentucky Division of Water regulations.
EDDYVILLE STP is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Eddyville, Lyon County, Kentucky, along Lee S Jones Park Road. It serves a population of about 3,377 people, classifying it as a small community facility under the U.S. Clean Water Act. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 million gallons per day, reflecting its scale for the local area. As a U.S. facility, EDDYVILLE STP operates under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program, administered by the Kentucky Division of Water. Plants of this size typically employ secondary treatment to meet effluent limits for biochemical oxygen demand and total suspended solids. It is assumed to be active given its inclusion in public records. The plant discharges treated wastewater to a receiving water body, likely a nearby stream or river within the Cumberland River basin, which ultimately flows to the Ohio River and then the Mississippi River. This drainage network supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional water quality. The plant's location inland, over 50 km from the coast, reduces direct marine impact but requires careful management to protect local freshwater ecosystems.
Environmental context
EDDYVILLE STP discharges into a local waterway within the Cumberland River basin, which flows into the Ohio River and then the Mississippi River before reaching the Gulf of Mexico. This watershed supports a variety of fish and wildlife, including species that rely on clean water for spawning and migration. The plant's effluent must meet state and federal standards to prevent nutrient enrichment and oxygen depletion in downstream waters.
Frequently asked questions
EDDYVILLE STP is located on Lee S Jones Park Road in Eddyville, Lyon County, Kentucky, United States.
The plant serves approximately 3,377 residents, making it a small community wastewater treatment facility.
The plant discharges treated effluent to a local waterway within the Cumberland River basin, which flows to the Ohio River and eventually the Mississippi River.
As a U.S. facility, EDDYVILLE STP operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated by the Kentucky Division of Water through an NPDES permit, which sets effluent limits for pollutants.
Plants of this size in Kentucky typically use secondary treatment processes, such as activated sludge or lagoon systems, to meet state and federal effluent standards.
Nearby plants