Overview
Sandy Hook wastewater treatment plant in Kentucky, USA, serves 2,000 people with advanced treatment. It discharges 961.50 volume units daily, with a designed capacity of 1,930.55 units.
The Sandy Hook wastewater treatment plant is located in Sandy Hook, Kentucky, United States, serving a population of approximately 2,000 residents. The facility is situated in Elliott County, within the Appalachian region, and operates as part of the municipal infrastructure for the local community. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, ensuring a high level of effluent quality. It has a designed capacity of 1,930.55 volume units and currently discharges 961.50 volume units daily, indicating operational headroom. As a US facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act, with National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Kentucky Division of Water, which set discharge limits and monitoring requirements. The treated effluent is discharged into a local receiving water body, which ultimately drains into the Ohio River basin. The plant's advanced treatment helps protect downstream water quality and aquatic ecosystems in the region, supporting both ecological health and recreational uses.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a local stream that flows into the Little Sandy River, a tributary of the Ohio River. The Ohio River eventually joins the Mississippi River, draining into the Gulf of Mexico. The watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides habitat for fish and migratory birds. Advanced treatment at this facility reduces nutrient loading, helping to mitigate downstream eutrophication risks in the Ohio River basin.
Frequently asked questions
The Sandy Hook wastewater treatment plant is located in Sandy Hook, Kentucky, United States, in Elliott County.
The plant serves approximately 2,000 residents in the Sandy Hook area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into a local stream that flows into the Little Sandy River, part of the Ohio River basin.
The plant provides advanced treatment, which goes beyond secondary treatment to remove additional nutrients and contaminants.
As a US facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated by an NPDES permit issued by the Kentucky Division of Water, which sets discharge limits to protect water quality.
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