Overview
HAZARD wastewater treatment plant serves Hazard, Kentucky, USA. It treats municipal wastewater for a population of approximately 9,155 under the US Clean Water Act framework.
The HAZARD wastewater treatment plant is located in Hazard, Kentucky, United States, serving the local community in Perry County. The plant manages wastewater for a population of about 9,155, reflecting a medium-sized municipal facility in the Appalachian region. As a US-based plant, it operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting, typically enforced by the Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet. For facilities of this scale, secondary treatment is the standard requirement, ensuring removal of organic matter and suspended solids before discharge. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into a local waterway, likely a tributary of the Kentucky River, which flows into the Ohio River and ultimately the Mississippi River system. This drainage basin supports diverse aquatic life and provides water resources for communities downstream.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a receiving water body within the Kentucky River basin, which flows into the Ohio River and then the Mississippi River. This watershed supports diverse aquatic ecosystems, including fish and macroinvertebrate communities, and provides drinking water for downstream populations. The region's mountainous terrain can influence runoff and water quality, making proper treatment essential for protecting local streams.
Frequently asked questions
The HAZARD plant is located on North Fork Road in Hazard, Perry County, Kentucky, United States.
The plant serves a population of approximately 9,155 people in the Hazard area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into a local waterway within the Kentucky River basin, which flows into the Ohio River and then the Mississippi River.
The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits, typically issued by the Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet.
For a plant of this scale, secondary treatment is standard under the Clean Water Act, which removes at least 85% of organic matter and suspended solids before discharge.
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