Overview
Morganfield wastewater treatment plant serves 3,777 people in Union County, Kentucky. It operates under the US Clean Water Act framework, discharging treated effluent to local waterways.
The Morganfield wastewater treatment plant is located on McClure Chapel Road in Union County, Kentucky, serving a population of approximately 3,777 residents. As a municipal facility in the Ohio River basin, it provides essential sanitation services for this rural community in western Kentucky. Under the US Clean Water Act, plants of this scale are typically required to meet secondary treatment standards through National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Kentucky Division of Water. These permits set effluent limits for biochemical oxygen demand, total suspended solids, and other parameters to protect water quality. The plant discharges treated wastewater into local streams that ultimately flow into the Ohio River, a major tributary of the Mississippi River system. The Ohio River supports diverse aquatic life and provides drinking water for millions downstream. Proper treatment at this facility helps maintain water quality in this ecologically significant watershed.
Environmental context
The plant discharges to unnamed tributaries within the Ohio River basin, which drains into the Mississippi River and eventually the Gulf of Mexico. The Ohio River supports a diverse ecosystem including over 150 fish species and provides critical habitat for freshwater mussels. Downstream waters are used for recreation, fishing, and municipal water supply, making effective wastewater treatment essential for regional water quality.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on McClure Chapel Road in Union County, Kentucky, near the city of Morganfield.
The plant serves approximately 3,777 residents in the Union County area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local streams that flow into the Ohio River, part of the Mississippi River basin.
As a US facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated by an NPDES permit issued by the Kentucky Division of Water.
Plants of this size typically provide secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to remove organic matter and solids, meeting EPA standards.
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