Georgetown STP 1 Wastewater Treatment Plant, Georgetown, Kentucky

Georgetown STP 1 is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Georgetown, Scott County, Kentucky, United States. The facility serves a population of about 19,429, placing it in the medium-agglomeration category under US regulatory frameworks. As a US plant, Georgetown STP 1 operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting, typically administered by the Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet. For a plant of this scale, secondary treatment is the standard requirement, with potential additional nutrient controls depending on the receiving water body's sensitivity. The plant's treated effluent discharges into a tributary of the Kentucky River, which flows into the Ohio River and ultimately the Mississippi River system. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides drinking water for downstream communities. The plant's location inland reduces direct marine impact, but its discharge contributes to the overall water quality of the Kentucky River basin.

Georgetown STP 1 discharges into the Kentucky River watershed, which drains into the Ohio River and then the Mississippi River before reaching the Gulf of Mexico. The receiving waters support a variety of fish and wildlife, including species of recreational and ecological importance. The plant's effluent quality is critical for maintaining the health of this inland river system, particularly given the agricultural and urban land uses in the region.