Overview
Russellville wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 7,854 residents in Russellville, Kentucky. It operates under the US Clean Water Act and EPA NPDES permitting framework.
The Russellville wastewater treatment plant is a municipal facility located on Frances Road in Russellville, Logan County, Kentucky. It serves a population of about 7,854 people, classifying it as a small to medium-sized agglomeration under US regulatory standards. 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 communities of this scale, 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 local waterways within the Green River basin, which ultimately drains to the Ohio River and then the Mississippi River. The receiving waters support aquatic life and are part of a larger watershed that provides drinking water and recreational opportunities downstream.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into tributaries of the Green River, which flows into the Ohio River and then the Mississippi River. The local watershed supports diverse aquatic species and is used for recreation and water supply. Protecting water quality in this basin is important for downstream ecosystems and communities.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on Frances Road in Russellville, Logan County, Kentucky, United States.
The plant serves approximately 7,854 residents in the Russellville area.
Treated effluent is discharged into local waterways within the Green River basin, which flows to the Ohio River and ultimately the Mississippi River.
The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act and is subject to NPDES permits issued by the Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet.
For a community of this size, secondary treatment is typically required to meet EPA effluent limits for biochemical oxygen demand and suspended solids.
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