Overview
MAYSVILLE STP serves the community of Maysville, Kentucky, treating wastewater for approximately 3,392 residents. The plant discharges into the Ohio River basin, supporting local water quality.
MAYSVILLE STP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Maysville, Kentucky, along the Ohio River. Serving a population of about 3,392, the plant is part of the region's infrastructure for managing domestic wastewater. As a small-scale facility, it plays a key role in protecting public health and the environment in Mason County. The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, which requires National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits for all wastewater discharges. For facilities of this size, secondary treatment is typically mandated to reduce organic pollutants and suspended solids. The Kentucky Division of Water oversees compliance with state and federal regulations. Treated effluent from the plant is discharged into the Ohio River, a major tributary of the Mississippi River. The Ohio River supports diverse aquatic life and provides drinking water for millions downstream. Proper treatment at MAYSVILLE STP helps maintain water quality in this ecologically and economically significant waterway.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Ohio River, which flows southwest to join the Mississippi River and eventually the Gulf of Mexico. The Ohio River basin supports a wide range of fish species and migratory birds. Maintaining effective wastewater treatment is essential to prevent nutrient enrichment and protect downstream ecosystems, including the Mississippi River Delta.
Frequently asked questions
MAYSVILLE STP is located on West 2nd Street in Maysville, Mason County, Kentucky, United States.
MAYSVILLE STP serves approximately 3,392 residents in the Maysville area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the Ohio River, which flows into the Mississippi River and ultimately the Gulf of Mexico.
MAYSVILLE STP operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act and must comply with an NPDES permit issued by the Kentucky Division of Water, which sets limits on pollutants in the discharge.
For small municipal plants in the U.S., secondary treatment is standard, involving biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge.
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