Overview
OCEA Ohio River WWTP serves 1,800 people in Oldham County, Kentucky. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the Ohio River basin under U.S. EPA NPDES regulations.
OCEA Ohio River WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Oldham County, Kentucky, serving a population of approximately 1,800 residents. The plant is situated near the Ohio River, a major tributary of the Mississippi River, and plays a key role in managing local wastewater for this small community. As a small-scale facility in the United States, 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. For plants serving fewer than 10,000 people, secondary treatment is typically required to meet effluent limits for biochemical oxygen demand and total suspended solids. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the Ohio River watershed, which flows into the Mississippi River and ultimately the Gulf of Mexico. This water body supports diverse aquatic life and is an important migratory corridor for fish species. The facility's location in a rural area means it must manage potential nutrient impacts on downstream ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Ohio River basin, which drains into the Mississippi River and then the Gulf of Mexico. The Ohio River supports diverse aquatic life, including several species of freshwater mussels and fish, and is an important migratory corridor. The watershed is influenced by agricultural runoff and urban development, requiring careful nutrient management to prevent downstream eutrophication.
Frequently asked questions
OCEA Ohio River WWTP is located at 1984 Landing Road, Oldham County, Kentucky, near the Ohio River.
The plant serves approximately 1,800 residents in the Oldham County area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the Ohio River watershed, which flows into the Mississippi River and ultimately the Gulf of Mexico.
As a U.S. 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 for pollutants.
For small plants serving fewer than 10,000 people, secondary treatment is typically required, which includes biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
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