GREEN CO SD 1 SUMMERSVILLE WWTP - Secondary Treatment Plant in Summersville, Kentucky

GREEN CO SD 1 SUMMERSVILLE WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Summersville, Green County, Kentucky. The plant serves a small population of 350 residents, reflecting its role in a rural community. It is situated inland, far from coastal areas, and operates under the regulatory framework of the United States Clean Water Act. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for municipal wastewater. With a designed capacity of 378.54 cubic meters per day and an average discharge volume of 185.49 cubic meters per day, the facility operates well within its capacity. As a small-scale plant, it is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Kentucky Division of Water, ensuring compliance with water quality standards. The treated effluent from the plant is discharged into local streams that flow into the Green River, a major tributary of the Ohio River. The Green River basin supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor in the region. The plant's operations help protect downstream water quality and maintain the health of the watershed.

The plant discharges into local waterways that drain into the Green River, which flows into the Ohio River and ultimately the Mississippi River system. The Green River basin is ecologically significant, supporting diverse fish and mussel populations. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient and pollutant loads, protecting aquatic habitats in this inland watershed.