Overview
GREENSBURG STP serves approximately 2,400 residents in Greensburg, Kentucky. The plant discharges treated wastewater into local waterways within the Green River basin.
GREENSBURG STP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Greensburg, Kentucky, serving a population of about 2,400. The plant is situated in Green County and operates as part of the city's infrastructure to manage domestic wastewater from the community. As a small-scale facility in the United States, GREENSBURG STP is subject to the Clean Water Act and National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting requirements. The plant discharges into the Green River watershed, which flows into the Barren River and ultimately to the Ohio River and Mississippi River system. The receiving waters support diverse aquatic life and are important for regional water quality. The facility plays a key role in protecting local streams from untreated sewage.
Environmental context
GREENSBURG STP discharges into the Green River basin, part of the larger Ohio River watershed. The Green River flows through central Kentucky and supports a variety of fish and wildlife species. Downstream, the river joins the Barren River and eventually the Ohio River, which is a major tributary to the Mississippi River. The plant's operations help maintain water quality in this ecologically important system.
Frequently asked questions
GREENSBURG STP is located at 300 Shady Lane in Greensburg, Kentucky, United States.
The plant serves approximately 2,396 residents in the Greensburg area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the Green River watershed, which flows into the Barren River and ultimately the Ohio River.
As a US facility, GREENSBURG STP operates under the Clean Water Act and is required to have an NPDES permit issued by the Kentucky Division of Water.
Small municipal plants in Kentucky typically use secondary treatment processes such as activated sludge or lagoon systems to meet state and federal effluent standards.
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