MT WASHINGTON Wastewater Treatment Plant, Mount Washington, Kentucky

The MT WASHINGTON wastewater treatment plant is located in Mount Washington, Kentucky, United States. It serves a population of approximately 11,604 residents in this growing community within Bullitt County. As a municipal facility, it plays a key role in managing local wastewater and protecting public health. The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act, which requires secondary treatment for municipal wastewater. Plants serving populations of this scale typically employ biological treatment processes to meet National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit requirements. The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Salt River, a tributary of the Ohio River. The Ohio River flows into the Mississippi River, which empties into the Gulf of Mexico. This downstream connection means the plant's performance affects water quality across a large watershed, supporting aquatic life and recreational uses.

The MT WASHINGTON plant discharges into the Salt River watershed, which flows into the Ohio River and then the Mississippi River before reaching the Gulf of Mexico. This extensive drainage system supports diverse aquatic habitats and is important for regional biodiversity. The plant's operations help maintain water quality in this ecologically significant river network.