Overview
Grayson STP serves approximately 2,839 residents in Grayson, Kentucky. The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, with NPDES permits regulating its discharge to protect local waterways.
Grayson STP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Grayson, Carter County, Kentucky. It serves a population of about 2,839 people, making it a small-scale plant within the state's wastewater infrastructure. The plant is situated inland, away from coastal influences, and its operations are integral to the local community's sanitation needs. As a U.S. facility, Grayson STP operates under the Clean Water Act, administered by the Kentucky Division of Water. Plants of this size typically require secondary treatment and are subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits that set effluent limits to protect water quality. The regulatory framework ensures compliance with state and federal standards. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into a local waterway, likely a tributary of the Ohio River basin. The Ohio River flows into the Mississippi River and ultimately to the Gulf of Mexico. Protecting these downstream waters is critical for aquatic life and regional water quality, especially given the ecological significance of the Mississippi River watershed.
Environmental context
Grayson STP discharges into a local stream within the Ohio River basin, which drains into the Mississippi River and eventually the Gulf of Mexico. The watershed supports diverse aquatic species and is important for migratory birds. The plant's effluent must meet state water quality standards to prevent nutrient enrichment and protect downstream ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
Grayson STP is located at 355 East 5th Street in Grayson, Carter County, Kentucky, United States.
Grayson STP serves approximately 2,839 residents in the Grayson area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into a local waterway within the Ohio River basin, which ultimately flows to the Mississippi River and the Gulf of Mexico.
Grayson STP operates under the Clean Water Act, requiring an NPDES permit from the Kentucky Division of Water. This permit sets limits on pollutants to protect water quality in the receiving stream.
Plants of this size in Kentucky typically use secondary treatment processes, such as activated sludge or lagoons, to meet state and federal effluent standards.
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