Overview
North Madison Co SD Regional WWTP serves 2,080 people in Madison County, Kentucky. The plant discharges treated wastewater into local waterways under US EPA NPDES regulations.
North Madison Co SD Regional WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Madison County, Kentucky, serving a population of approximately 2,080 residents. The plant is situated in the Bluegrass region, an area characterized by rolling hills and karst topography, which influences local drainage patterns. As a US facility serving a small community, the plant operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Kentucky Division of Water. Regulatory compliance ensures appropriate treatment for the population served. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into local streams that ultimately drain into the Kentucky River basin, a major tributary of the Ohio River. The Kentucky River supports diverse aquatic life and provides drinking water for downstream communities. The plant plays a key role in protecting water quality in this ecologically sensitive watershed.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local streams that flow into the Kentucky River, which joins the Ohio River and eventually the Mississippi River. The Kentucky River basin supports diverse aquatic species and provides habitat for migratory fish. The region's karst geology means groundwater and surface water are closely connected, making proper treatment essential for protecting both local springs and downstream ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at 689 Falcon Crest Drive, Madison County, Kentucky, USA, serving the local community.
The plant serves approximately 2,080 residents in the Madison County area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local streams that drain into the Kentucky River basin, ultimately reaching the Ohio River.
As a US facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated by an NPDES permit issued by the Kentucky Division of Water, which sets effluent limits to protect water quality.
Small US plants typically use secondary treatment (biological treatment) to meet EPA standards, often involving activated sludge or lagoon systems, depending on local conditions.
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