SHARPSBURG Wastewater Treatment Plant, Sharpsburg, Kentucky

The SHARPSBURG wastewater treatment plant is located in Sharpsburg, Kentucky, United States. It serves a small community of approximately 350 residents, providing essential wastewater management for this rural area in Bath County. The plant operates with secondary treatment, which is the standard level required under the US Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater facilities. With a designed capacity of 264.98 thousand gallons per day and an average discharge volume of 79.49 thousand gallons per day, the plant has ample capacity to handle current flows. The treated effluent is discharged into local streams that drain into the Licking River watershed, ultimately flowing to the Ohio River and then the Mississippi River. This plant plays a key role in protecting water quality in the region, supporting aquatic life and downstream communities.

The plant discharges into local tributaries of the Licking River, which flows into the Ohio River and eventually the Mississippi River. The watershed supports diverse aquatic habitats and is important for regional biodiversity. Proper treatment helps maintain water quality in this rural agricultural area.