Overview
N KY SD1 Western Regional STP is a secondary treatment plant in Boone County, Kentucky, serving approximately 150,000 people. It discharges treated wastewater into the Ohio River basin.
N KY SD1 Western Regional STP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Boone County, Kentucky, United States. The plant serves a population of approximately 150,000, making it a large agglomeration under US EPA classification. It is part of the Sanitation District No. 1 of Northern Kentucky's regional wastewater system. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required by the US Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater. Secondary treatment typically involves biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids. The plant has a designed capacity of 75,708 cubic meters per day and an average daily discharge volume of 378.54 cubic meters per day, indicating significant reserve capacity. The treated effluent is discharged into the Ohio River, a major tributary of the Mississippi River system. The Ohio River supports diverse aquatic life and is an important waterway for commerce and recreation. The plant's operations are regulated under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program, ensuring compliance with water quality standards to protect downstream ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Ohio River, which flows into the Mississippi River and ultimately the Gulf of Mexico. The Ohio River basin supports a variety of fish species and provides habitat for migratory birds. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient and organic pollutant loads, contributing to the ecological health of the river system.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Boone County, Kentucky, United States, near the Ohio River.
The plant serves approximately 150,000 people, classifying it as a large municipal wastewater treatment facility.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the Ohio River, which flows into the Mississippi River and eventually the Gulf of Mexico.
The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Kentucky Division of Water.
Plants of this scale typically provide secondary treatment as a minimum, with many incorporating advanced nutrient removal to meet water quality standards.
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