Overview
Mount Sterling Hinkston Creek WWTP serves approximately 15,551 people in Stoops, Kentucky. The plant discharges treated wastewater into Hinkston Creek, part of the Licking River watershed.
Mount Sterling Hinkston Creek WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Stoops, Kentucky, serving a population of about 15,551. The plant is situated in Montgomery County and plays a key role in managing wastewater for the surrounding community. As a facility serving a medium-sized agglomeration, the plant is expected to meet secondary treatment standards under the U.S. Clean Water Act. The National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program, administered by the Kentucky Division of Water, governs its discharge limits and monitoring requirements. The plant's treated effluent flows into Hinkston Creek, a tributary of the Licking River, which ultimately drains into the Ohio River. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides recreational opportunities for the region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into Hinkston Creek, which flows into the Licking River and then the Ohio River. This watershed is ecologically sensitive, supporting fish populations and aquatic habitats. The Ohio River is a major tributary of the Mississippi River, making downstream water quality important for regional ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at 2399 Hinkston Pike in Stoops, Kentucky, within Montgomery County.
The plant serves approximately 15,551 people in the Stoops and Mount Sterling areas.
The plant discharges treated effluent into Hinkston Creek, which flows into the Licking River and then the Ohio River.
The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act and is regulated by an NPDES permit issued by the Kentucky Division of Water.
Facilities of this size in the U.S. typically provide secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
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