MILTON Wastewater Treatment Plant, Milton, Kentucky | United States

The Milton wastewater treatment plant is located in Milton, Trimble County, Kentucky, United States. It serves a small population of 750 residents, providing secondary treatment to municipal wastewater. The plant has a designed capacity of 620.81 and a current discharge volume of 336.90, indicating it operates below capacity. As a secondary treatment facility, the plant meets the standard requirements under the US Clean Water Act, which mandates secondary treatment for municipal wastewater. The National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program regulates discharges, ensuring compliance with water quality standards. For a plant of this scale, typical permits include limits on biochemical oxygen demand, total suspended solids, and other pollutants. The treated effluent from the Milton plant is discharged into local streams that flow into the Ohio River, a major tributary of the Mississippi River. The Ohio River supports diverse aquatic life and provides drinking water for millions. The plant's location inland and away from coastal areas reduces direct marine impact, but its discharge contributes to the overall health of the river basin.

The Milton plant discharges into local waterways that drain into the Ohio River, which flows into the Mississippi River and ultimately the Gulf of Mexico. The Ohio River basin supports a variety of fish and wildlife, including migratory species. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient and pollutant loads, protecting downstream water quality and aquatic habitats.