MT OLIVET WTP - Robertson County, Kentucky Wastewater Treatment Plant

MT OLIVET WTP is a wastewater treatment facility located in Robertson County, Kentucky, United States. The plant serves a small population of 233 residents, reflecting its role in a rural community. It operates under the regulatory framework of the US Clean Water Act, which governs wastewater discharges through the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program. The plant provides secondary treatment, a standard level that removes biodegradable organic matter and suspended solids. With a designed capacity of 280.12 units and an actual discharge volume of 87.06 units, the facility operates well below its capacity, indicating room for future growth or seasonal variations. Secondary treatment typically involves biological processes such as activated sludge or trickling filters. The treated effluent is discharged into a local water body, likely a stream or river within the Ohio River basin, which ultimately drains to the Mississippi River and the Gulf of Mexico. The plant's inland location, over 50 km from the coast, reduces direct marine impact. The surrounding watershed supports agricultural and rural ecosystems, and the plant's discharge contributes to maintaining water quality in the region.

The plant discharges into a local water body within the Ohio River basin, which flows into the Mississippi River and eventually the Gulf of Mexico. The watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional water quality. The plant's secondary treatment helps protect downstream ecosystems from organic pollution, though nutrient removal may be limited.