Overview
NORTONVILLE WWTP serves approximately 2,400 residents in Nortonville, Kentucky. The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act, discharging treated wastewater into local waterways.
NORTONVILLE WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located at 600 Old Nortonville-White Plains Road in Nortonville, Kentucky. The plant serves a population of about 2,400 people in this Hopkins County community. As a US facility, the plant operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting. For small to medium agglomerations like this, secondary treatment is typically required to meet effluent limits for biochemical oxygen demand and total suspended solids. The plant discharges treated effluent into local streams that flow into the Green River basin, part of the larger Ohio River watershed. This region supports diverse aquatic life and provides important habitat for fish and other species. Proper treatment helps protect downstream water quality and recreational uses.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into tributaries of the Green River, which flows into the Ohio River and ultimately the Mississippi River. This watershed supports diverse aquatic ecosystems, including fish species such as bass and catfish, and provides habitat for migratory birds. The region's karst topography means groundwater and surface water are closely connected, making effective treatment essential for protecting local water resources.
Frequently asked questions
NORTONVILLE WWTP is located at 600 Old Nortonville-White Plains Road in Nortonville, Kentucky, within Hopkins County.
The plant serves approximately 2,400 residents in the Nortonville area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local streams that are part of the Green River basin, which flows into the Ohio River and ultimately the Mississippi River.
As a US facility, NORTONVILLE WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated through the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program, typically administered by the Kentucky Division of Water.
For small to medium communities in the US, secondary treatment is standard, which uses biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids, meeting EPA effluent guidelines.
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