Farmdale Sanitation District - Projected Wastewater Treatment Plant in Franklin County, Kentucky

Farmdale Sanitation District is a planned wastewater treatment facility located in Franklin County, Kentucky, serving a population of about 3,475. As a projected plant, it is in the development phase and will address the wastewater needs of the local community. As a US facility, the plant will be subject to the Clean Water Act and will require an NPDES permit from the Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet. For a plant serving a small population, secondary treatment is typically required, with possible additional nutrient removal if discharging to sensitive waters. The plant's discharge will likely enter a tributary of the Kentucky River, which flows into the Ohio River and ultimately the Mississippi River. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides drinking water for downstream communities.

The plant will discharge into a tributary of the Kentucky River, part of the Ohio River basin. The Kentucky River flows through the Bluegrass region and supports diverse fish species and recreational uses. Downstream, the Ohio River is a major industrial and ecological corridor, ultimately draining into the Mississippi River and the Gulf of Mexico. Protecting water quality in this watershed is critical for aquatic ecosystems and human use.