OWINGSVILLE STP - Secondary Wastewater Treatment in Bath County, Kentucky

OWINGSVILLE STP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Bath County, Kentucky, United States. The plant serves a population of approximately 1,550 residents, providing secondary treatment to remove organic matter and solids from domestic wastewater. It operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Clean Water Act, which requires National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits for all discharges to surface waters. The plant has a designed capacity of 832.79 units and a daily discharge volume of 719.23 units, indicating it operates below its maximum capacity. As a secondary treatment facility, it meets the standard requirements for biological treatment, which is typical for small communities in the region. The plant's performance is overseen by state and federal environmental agencies to ensure compliance with water quality standards. The treated effluent from OWINGSVILLE STP is discharged into local streams that are part of the Licking River watershed, which ultimately flows into the Ohio River and then the Mississippi River. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides drinking water sources downstream. The plant plays a key role in protecting the ecological health of these waterways by reducing pollutant loads.

OWINGSVILLE STP discharges into tributaries of the Licking River, which flows into the Ohio River and eventually the Mississippi River. This watershed supports a variety of fish and macroinvertebrate species, and the plant's secondary treatment helps maintain water quality for aquatic habitats and downstream uses. The region's karst topography can make groundwater vulnerable to contamination, emphasizing the importance of effective wastewater treatment.