OCEA Lakewood WWTP - Secondary Treatment Plant in Oldham County, Kentucky

OCEA Lakewood WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Oldham County, Kentucky, United States. The plant serves a small community of approximately 1,299 residents and operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Clean Water Act, which requires secondary treatment for municipal discharges. The plant provides secondary treatment, a standard biological process that removes organic matter and suspended solids. Its designed capacity is 378.54 units, and it currently treats an average daily flow of 234.70 units, indicating operational headroom. As a U.S. facility, it is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting, which sets effluent limits to protect water quality. The treated effluent is discharged to a local waterway within the Ohio River basin. The Ohio River is a major tributary of the Mississippi River, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing drinking water for millions. The plant's discharge contributes to the overall water quality management in the region, helping to safeguard downstream ecosystems.

The plant discharges into a tributary of 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 is an important migratory corridor for birds. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient and pollutant loads, protecting aquatic habitats in the downstream watershed.