Overview
Monticello STP serves approximately 7,018 people in Number One, Kentucky, as part of the municipal wastewater infrastructure. The plant operates under U.S. EPA and Kentucky state regulations.
Monticello STP is a wastewater treatment facility located in Number One, Kentucky, serving a population of around 7,018 residents. The plant is situated in Wayne County and is part of the local municipal wastewater system, handling domestic sewage from the community. As a small to medium-sized facility, Monticello STP is subject to the U.S. Clean Water Act and National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting requirements. Under Kentucky's regulatory framework, plants of this scale typically employ secondary treatment processes to meet effluent standards before discharge. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into a local waterway that eventually drains into the Cumberland River basin, which flows into the Ohio River and ultimately the Mississippi River. The facility plays a key role in protecting downstream water quality and aquatic ecosystems in the region.
Environmental context
Monticello STP discharges into a tributary of the Cumberland River, which flows through Kentucky and Tennessee before joining the Ohio River. The Cumberland River supports diverse aquatic life, including several fish species and mussels. The plant's operations help maintain water quality in this important regional watershed, which is used for recreation and drinking water supply downstream.
Frequently asked questions
Monticello STP is located on Twin Oak Drive in Number One, Wayne County, Kentucky, 42633, United States.
Monticello STP serves approximately 7,018 people in the Number One area of Kentucky.
Monticello STP discharges treated effluent into a local waterway that flows into the Cumberland River basin, which ultimately reaches the Ohio River and Mississippi River.
Monticello STP operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Kentucky Division of Water.
In the U.S., wastewater treatment plants serving around 7,000 people typically employ secondary treatment processes, such as activated sludge or trickling filters, to meet EPA effluent guidelines.
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