Overview
MOREHEAD STP serves approximately 8,857 people in Bluestone, Kentucky. The plant operates under U.S. Clean Water Act regulations, with discharge into the local watershed.
MOREHEAD STP is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Bluestone, Rowan County, Kentucky. It serves a population of about 8,857, placing it in the small-to-medium agglomeration category. The facility is situated inland, away from coastal areas, and its operations are subject to state and federal environmental regulations. As a U.S. wastewater facility, MOREHEAD STP operates under the Clean Water Act, which requires National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits for all discharges. For plants serving populations around 8,857, secondary treatment is typically mandated to meet water quality standards. The regulatory framework ensures compliance with effluent limits. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Licking River basin and then to the Ohio River. This water body supports diverse aquatic life and is an important resource for the region. The plant plays a key role in protecting downstream water quality and public health.
Environmental context
MOREHEAD STP discharges into the Licking River watershed, which flows into the Ohio River and eventually the Mississippi River. The receiving waters support a variety of fish and wildlife, and the plant's treatment helps maintain water quality in this ecologically important basin. The area is characterized by forested hills and rural communities, making proper wastewater management essential for preserving local streams and groundwater.
Frequently asked questions
MOREHEAD STP is located at 125 Bullfork Road, Bluestone, Kentucky, in Rowan County. It serves the local community with wastewater treatment.
MOREHEAD STP serves approximately 8,857 people, classifying it as a small-to-medium sized treatment facility.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, which flows into the Licking River basin and eventually the Ohio River. Discharge is regulated under a NPDES permit.
As a U.S. facility, MOREHEAD STP operates under the Clean Water Act and is required to have an NPDES permit issued by the Kentucky Division of Water or the EPA. This permit sets effluent limits to protect water quality.
For plants of this size in Kentucky, secondary treatment is standard under the Clean Water Act. This typically involves biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids before discharge.
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