Overview
The Pikeville wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 11,625 residents in Pikeville, Kentucky, USA. It operates under the US Clean Water Act, which mandates secondary treatment for municipal facilities.
The Pikeville wastewater treatment plant is a municipal facility located in Pikeville, Kentucky, serving a population of around 11,625. Situated in the Appalachian region, the plant is part of the local infrastructure managed by the city or county authorities. As a US-based plant, it operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet. For a facility serving this population size, secondary treatment is typically required to meet effluent limits for biochemical oxygen demand and total suspended solids. The plant discharges treated wastewater into a local receiving water body, likely a tributary of the Big Sandy River, which flows into the Ohio River and ultimately the Mississippi River system. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional water quality.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a tributary of the Big Sandy River, which flows into the Ohio River and then the Mississippi River, eventually reaching the Gulf of Mexico. The Appalachian region's steep terrain and coal mining history make water quality management critical for protecting aquatic habitats and downstream communities.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at 131 Pound Puppy Drive, Pikeville, Kentucky, USA, in Pike County.
The plant discharges treated effluent into a local receiving water body, likely a tributary of the Big Sandy River, which flows into the Ohio River and then the Mississippi River.
The plant helps protect the Big Sandy River, Ohio River, and Mississippi River watersheds by treating wastewater before discharge.
The plant operates under the Clean Water Act and is required to have an NPDES permit issued by the Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet, which sets effluent limits for pollutants.
For a population of this size, secondary treatment is typical, which includes biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
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