OCEA Lockwood Estates WWTP - Oldham County, Kentucky Secondary Wastewater Treatment

OCEA Lockwood Estates WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Oldham County, Kentucky, United States. The plant serves a small population of 192 residents, reflecting its role in a rural or suburban community. It operates under the regulatory framework of the US Clean Water Act, which governs wastewater discharges through National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits. The plant provides secondary treatment, a standard level that removes biodegradable organic matter and suspended solids. Its designed capacity is 170.34 units, and it currently handles a discharge volume of 196.84 units, indicating operation near or slightly above capacity. Secondary treatment typically involves biological processes such as activated sludge or trickling filters. The treated effluent is discharged into a local water body, likely a stream or river within the Ohio River basin. The Ohio River flows into the Mississippi River, which ultimately reaches the Gulf of Mexico. The plant's discharge contributes to the water quality of downstream ecosystems, including aquatic habitats and recreational waters.

The plant discharges into a local water body that drains into the Ohio River, a major tributary of the Mississippi River. The Ohio River basin supports diverse aquatic life and provides drinking water for millions. Downstream, the Mississippi River delivers nutrients and pollutants to the Gulf of Mexico, where they can contribute to hypoxic zones. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce organic pollution, but nutrient removal may be limited, potentially affecting downstream water quality.