Overview
MAYFIELD STP serves approximately 11,442 people in Mayfield, Kentucky. The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, with a designed capacity of 1.00 million gallons per day.
MAYFIELD STP is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located at 805 East Housman Street in Mayfield, Graves County, Kentucky. It serves a population of about 11,442 residents, making it a medium-sized facility for the region. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 million gallons per day. As a U.S. facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting, which sets effluent limits to protect water quality. Treatment processes typically include primary and secondary treatment for plants of this scale. The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that drain into the Mississippi River basin, ultimately reaching the Gulf of Mexico. Its operations help protect downstream aquatic ecosystems and support water quality in the region.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent flows into tributaries of the Mississippi River, which drains into the Gulf of Mexico. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is an important migratory corridor for fish and birds. The facility's discharge contributes to nutrient management in a region where agricultural runoff is a concern.
Frequently asked questions
MAYFIELD STP is located at 805 East Housman Street in Mayfield, Graves County, Kentucky, United States.
The plant serves approximately 11,442 residents in the Mayfield area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that are part of the Mississippi River basin, eventually reaching the Gulf of Mexico.
As a U.S. municipal wastewater plant, MAYFIELD STP operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated by an NPDES permit issued by the Kentucky Division of Water, which sets limits on pollutants to protect water quality.
Plants of this scale in Kentucky typically employ secondary treatment processes, such as activated sludge or trickling filters, to meet state and federal effluent standards.
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