Overview
Richmond Otter Creek WWTP serves approximately 48,000 people in Madison County, Kentucky. The plant discharges treated wastewater into local waterways within the Kentucky River basin.
Richmond Otter Creek WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Madison County, Kentucky, serving an estimated population of 48,041. The plant is part of the region's wastewater infrastructure, handling domestic and commercial flows from the Richmond area. As a facility serving a medium-sized agglomeration, the plant is expected to meet secondary treatment standards under the U.S. Clean Water Act, administered through Kentucky's NPDES permitting program. The treatment process typically includes biological treatment and disinfection to protect receiving water quality. The plant's treated effluent discharges into Otter Creek, a tributary of the Kentucky River, which flows into the Ohio River and ultimately the Mississippi River system. The receiving waters support diverse aquatic life and are used for recreation and water supply downstream.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into Otter Creek, which flows into the Kentucky River, a major tributary of the Ohio River. The Kentucky River basin supports diverse aquatic ecosystems, including fish species such as bass and catfish, and provides drinking water for downstream communities. The watershed is influenced by agricultural and urban runoff, making effective wastewater treatment critical for maintaining water quality.
Frequently asked questions
Richmond Otter Creek WWTP is located in Madison County, Kentucky, United States, serving the Richmond area.
The plant serves approximately 48,041 people, classifying it as a medium-sized municipal wastewater treatment facility.
The plant discharges treated effluent into Otter Creek, a tributary of the Kentucky River, which flows into the Ohio River and ultimately the Mississippi River.
The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, with NPDES permits issued by the Kentucky Division of Water. Facilities of this scale are required to meet secondary treatment standards to protect water quality.
Plants serving populations of this size typically employ secondary treatment processes such as activated sludge or trickling filters, followed by disinfection, to meet NPDES permit limits for BOD, TSS, and pathogens.
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