Overview
MURRAY STP serves Murray, Kentucky, treating wastewater for approximately 15,579 residents. The plant discharges into the local watershed within the Mississippi River basin.
MURRAY STP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Murray, Calloway County, Kentucky, serving a population of around 15,579. The plant is situated at 937 North 4th Street and operates under the regulatory framework of the United States Clean Water Act, which requires NPDES permits for discharges into surface waters. As a medium-sized agglomeration, the plant is expected to provide at least secondary treatment under federal standards. The designed capacity is 1.00 million gallons per day, supporting the community's wastewater needs. Typical plants of this scale in Kentucky employ activated sludge or lagoon systems. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into a receiving water body that ultimately flows into the Mississippi River system. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor in the region. The plant's operations help protect local water quality and downstream environments.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a tributary of the Tennessee River, which flows into the Ohio River and then the Mississippi River. This watershed supports diverse fish populations and provides habitat for migratory birds. The area is part of the Mississippi River Basin, which is ecologically significant for its floodplain forests and wetlands.
Frequently asked questions
MURRAY STP is located at 937 North 4th Street, Murray, Calloway County, Kentucky, United States.
MURRAY STP serves approximately 15,579 residents in the Murray area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into a local waterway that flows into the Tennessee River, part of the Mississippi River basin.
MURRAY STP operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, requiring an NPDES permit issued by the Kentucky Division of Water.
Plants of this scale in Kentucky typically provide secondary treatment, such as activated sludge or lagoon systems, to meet federal standards.
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