Overview
North Madison Co SD Muddy Creek is a projected wastewater treatment plant in Madison County, Kentucky, serving a population of 2,078. It will discharge into local waterways within the Kentucky River basin.
North Madison Co SD Muddy Creek is a planned wastewater treatment facility located in Madison County, Kentucky, United States. Designed to serve a population of 2,078, the plant is currently in the projected stage and will address the wastewater needs of the surrounding community. As a projected facility, specific treatment processes and capacity details are not yet finalized. However, plants of this scale in the United States typically operate under the Clean Water Act, with National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Kentucky Division of Water. These permits set effluent limits to protect water quality. The plant will discharge into local streams that drain into the Kentucky River, a major tributary of the Ohio River. The Kentucky River basin supports diverse aquatic life and provides drinking water for many communities. Proper treatment at this facility will help maintain the ecological health of the watershed.
Environmental context
The plant will discharge into tributaries of the Kentucky River, which flows into the Ohio River and ultimately the Mississippi River. The Kentucky River basin is ecologically significant, supporting fish species such as smallmouth bass and channel catfish, and providing habitat for freshwater mussels. Protecting water quality in this watershed is essential for downstream ecosystems and recreational uses.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on Franklin Drive in Madison County, Kentucky, United States, near the city of Richmond.
The plant is designed to serve a population of 2,078 people in the North Madison County area.
The treated wastewater will discharge into local streams that are part of the Kentucky River watershed, which flows into the Ohio River.
As a US wastewater facility, it will be required to obtain an NPDES permit under the Clean Water Act, which sets limits on pollutants to protect water quality in the receiving waters.
For small communities in Kentucky, typical treatment includes secondary treatment (e.g., activated sludge or lagoon systems) to meet state and federal effluent standards.
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