LEBANON JUNCTION STP - Secondary Wastewater Treatment in Lebanon Junction, Kentucky

LEBANON JUNCTION STP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Lebanon Junction, Bullitt County, Kentucky. The plant serves a population of approximately 1,801 residents, providing essential sanitation services for this small community. The facility operates at the secondary treatment level, which is the standard required by the U.S. Clean Water Act for municipal plants. With a designed capacity of 1324.89 units and an average daily discharge of 987.99 units, the plant operates below its maximum capacity, indicating adequate headroom for current demand. The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Ohio River basin. By maintaining secondary treatment standards, the plant helps protect downstream aquatic ecosystems and supports water quality in the region.

The plant discharges into tributaries of the Rolling Fork River, which flows into the Salt River and then the Ohio River. The Ohio River is a major tributary of the Mississippi River, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing drinking water for millions. The plant's secondary treatment reduces organic pollutants and suspended solids, helping maintain the ecological health of these downstream waters.