Overview
Paducah McCracken Co JSA Reidland is a wastewater treatment plant serving 3,700 people in Reidland, Kentucky. It discharges into the Ohio River basin under US EPA regulatory oversight.
Paducah McCracken Co JSA Reidland is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Reidland, McCracken County, Kentucky. The plant serves a population of approximately 3,700 residents in the Reidland area, part of the broader Paducah metropolitan region. As a small-scale facility, it plays a key role in managing local wastewater from residential sources. The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act, which requires secondary treatment for municipal wastewater plants. The facility has a designed capacity of 1.00 million gallons per day, indicating it is sized to handle the community's wastewater flows. Compliance with National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits ensures that discharges meet water quality standards. The plant's treated effluent ultimately reaches the Ohio River via local tributaries such as Reddys Run. The Ohio River is a major waterway that drains into the Mississippi River and the Gulf of Mexico. The plant's operations help protect the water quality of these downstream ecosystems, supporting aquatic life and recreational uses.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into Reddys Run, a small stream that flows into the Ohio River near Reidland. The Ohio River is a major tributary of the Mississippi River, which empties into the Gulf of Mexico. This watershed supports diverse aquatic species and is an important migratory corridor for fish. The plant's treatment helps reduce nutrient and pollutant loads, mitigating eutrophication risks in downstream waters.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at Reddys Run in Reidland, McCracken County, Kentucky, United States.
The plant serves approximately 3,700 residents in the Reidland area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into Reddys Run, which flows into the Ohio River and eventually the Mississippi River and Gulf of Mexico.
The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Kentucky Division of Water.
For small communities in the US, secondary treatment is standard under the Clean Water Act, often using activated sludge or lagoon systems to meet effluent limits.
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