Overview
LAGRANGE STP serves 8,010 people in La Grange, Kentucky, as part of the municipal wastewater infrastructure. The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act framework.
LAGRANGE STP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in La Grange, Oldham County, Kentucky. Serving a population of 8,010, the plant is part of the region's wastewater infrastructure, handling domestic sewage from the community. As a US-based facility, LAGRANGE STP operates under the Clean Water Act, which requires NPDES permits for discharges. For plants serving around 8,000 people, secondary treatment is typically mandated to meet water quality standards. The treated effluent from LAGRANGE STP likely discharges into a local waterway that drains into the Ohio River basin, ultimately reaching the Mississippi River and the Gulf of Mexico. The plant plays a role in protecting downstream water quality in this major river system.
Environmental context
LAGRANGE STP discharges into a tributary of the Ohio River, which flows into the Mississippi River and eventually the Gulf of Mexico. The Ohio River supports diverse aquatic life and is a critical water resource for the region. The plant's operations help maintain water quality in this important watershed.
Frequently asked questions
LAGRANGE STP is located in La Grange, Oldham County, Kentucky, United States, near Interstate 71.
LAGRANGE STP serves a population of 8,010 people in the La Grange area.
LAGRANGE STP discharges treated effluent into a local waterway that drains into the Ohio River basin, ultimately reaching the Mississippi River and the Gulf of Mexico.
As a US facility, LAGRANGE STP operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit requirements, which set limits on discharges to protect water quality.
For plants serving around 8,000 people, secondary treatment is typically required under the Clean Water Act to remove organic matter and suspended solids before discharge.
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