MT VERNON WWTP - Advanced Wastewater Treatment in Mount Vernon, Kentucky

MT VERNON WWTP is a wastewater treatment facility located in Mount Vernon, Kentucky, serving a population of 3,488. The plant provides advanced treatment, ensuring high-quality effluent before discharge. It is situated inland, away from coastal areas, and operates within the regulatory framework of the United States. The plant's advanced treatment process goes beyond secondary treatment, typically involving nutrient removal or other tertiary steps. With a designed capacity of 2,081.97 units and a discharge volume of 802.51 units, the facility operates well within its capacity. Under the U.S. Clean Water Act, such plants are required to meet National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit limits, which are enforced by the state or EPA. The treated effluent from MT VERNON WWTP is discharged into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Kentucky River basin, contributing to the Ohio River and Mississippi River systems. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides drinking water for downstream communities. The advanced treatment helps protect water quality in this ecologically sensitive region.

The plant discharges into the Rockcastle River watershed, which flows into the Cumberland River and eventually the Ohio River. This region supports diverse aquatic species, including several mussel and fish species. The advanced treatment ensures minimal nutrient loading, protecting downstream water quality and aquatic habitats.