Overview
Grant Co San Sewer District WWTP in Crittenden, Kentucky provides secondary treatment for approximately 4,300 residents. The plant discharges 757.08 thousand cubic meters of treated wastewater annually, with a designed capacity of 1,135.62 thousand c
Grant Co San Sewer District WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Crittenden, Grant County, Kentucky. The plant serves a population of approximately 4,300 residents, classifying it as a small to medium-sized agglomeration under U.S. regulatory frameworks. The facility provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required by the U.S. Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater plants. Secondary treatment typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids. The plant has a designed capacity of 1,135.62 thousand cubic meters and currently treats an annual discharge volume of 757.08 thousand cubic meters. The treated effluent from the plant is discharged into local waterways that ultimately flow into the Ohio River basin. The Ohio River is a major tributary of the Mississippi River, which drains into the Gulf of Mexico. The plant's operations contribute to protecting water quality in the region, supporting aquatic life and downstream communities.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Ohio River watershed, which flows into the Mississippi River and eventually the Gulf of Mexico. The region supports diverse aquatic ecosystems, including fish and migratory bird species. Proper wastewater treatment is essential to prevent nutrient pollution and maintain water quality in this important river system.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at 595 Claiborne Drive, Crittenden, Grant County, Kentucky, United States.
The plant serves approximately 4,300 residents in the Crittenden area.
The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that flow into the Ohio River basin, ultimately reaching the Mississippi River and the Gulf of Mexico.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required by the U.S. Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater facilities.
The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, which mandates secondary treatment for municipal plants. Permits are typically issued by the Kentucky Division of Water under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES).
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