Greenup Co Environ Comm Wastewater Treatment Plant, Russell, Kentucky

Greenup Co Environ Comm is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Russell, Greenup County, Kentucky, serving a population of about 38,500. The facility is situated inland, approximately 50 km from the Ohio River, which is the primary receiving water body for treated effluent in this region. As a medium-sized agglomeration, the plant is subject to the U.S. Clean Water Act and National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting requirements. Regulatory compliance is overseen by the Kentucky Division of Water. The treated wastewater from Greenup Co Environ Comm ultimately discharges into the Ohio River, a major tributary of the Mississippi River, which flows into the Gulf of Mexico. The Ohio River supports diverse aquatic life and serves as a critical water resource for communities and industries along its course. The plant's operations contribute to protecting downstream water quality and ecosystem health.

The plant discharges into the Ohio River, which flows into the Mississippi River and eventually the Gulf of Mexico. This watershed supports diverse aquatic species and provides drinking water for millions. The facility's location in the Ohio River basin means its effluent quality is important for maintaining the river's ecological balance and downstream uses.