Overview
North Madison Co SD Battlefield is a secondary treatment plant in Madison County, Kentucky, serving 1,156 people. It discharges 264.98 units of treated wastewater daily.
North Madison Co SD Battlefield is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Madison County, Kentucky, United States. The facility serves a small community of approximately 1,156 residents, providing essential sanitation services to the area. The plant operates at the secondary treatment level, which is the standard requirement under the US Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater facilities. With a designed capacity of 1,097.77 units, the plant treats an average daily flow of 264.98 units, indicating it operates well below its maximum capacity. The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Kentucky River basin. The plant plays a crucial role in protecting downstream water quality and supporting the ecological health of the region's aquatic habitats.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into tributaries of the Kentucky River, which flows into the Ohio River and eventually the Mississippi River. The watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides habitat for various fish species. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient and organic pollutant loads, protecting downstream water quality in this inland basin.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on Franklin Drive in Madison County, Kentucky, United States.
The plant serves approximately 1,156 residents in the Madison County area.
The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that are part of the Kentucky River basin.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required by the US Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater facilities.
As a US municipal plant, it operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Kentucky Division of Water.
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