Georgetown STP 3 Stamping Ground - Advanced Wastewater Treatment in Kentucky

Georgetown STP 3 Stamping Ground is an advanced wastewater treatment facility located in Stamping Ground, Kentucky, within Scott County. The plant serves a small community of approximately 492 residents, providing essential sanitation services for this rural area. As part of the municipal infrastructure, it plays a key role in protecting public health and the local environment. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, which go beyond secondary treatment to remove nutrients and other pollutants. With a designed capacity of 757.08 thousand gallons per day and a current discharge volume of 344.47 thousand gallons per day, it operates well within its capacity. Under the U.S. Clean Water Act, such facilities are regulated through National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits, ensuring compliance with water quality standards. The treated effluent from the plant is discharged into nearby streams that flow into the Elkhorn Creek, a tributary of the Kentucky River. The Kentucky River ultimately drains into the Ohio River and then the Mississippi River, making the plant's operations important for downstream water quality. The advanced treatment helps protect aquatic life and recreational uses in the Elkhorn Creek watershed.

The plant discharges into local streams that feed the Elkhorn Creek, which flows into the Kentucky River. The Kentucky River is a major waterway in central Kentucky, supporting diverse aquatic species and providing drinking water for communities downstream. The advanced treatment at this plant helps reduce nutrient loading, which is critical for preventing algal blooms and maintaining healthy aquatic ecosystems in the Elkhorn Creek watershed.