Overview
Stanton wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 2,900 residents in Stanton, Kentucky, United States. The facility operates under the US Clean Water Act framework, with state-issued NPDES permits regulating its discharge.
The Stanton wastewater treatment plant is a municipal facility located at 199 Pearl Street in Stanton, Powell County, Kentucky. It serves a population of around 2,900 people, classifying it as a small community system under US EPA guidelines. As a US-based plant, Stanton 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. These permits set effluent limits and monitoring requirements to protect water quality. The plant discharges into a local water body within the Kentucky River basin, which ultimately flows to the Ohio River and then the Mississippi River. The receiving waters support aquatic life and are used for recreation and drinking water downstream. Proper treatment is essential to prevent nutrient pollution and protect downstream ecosystems.
Environmental context
The Stanton plant discharges into a tributary of the Kentucky River, which flows into the Ohio River and eventually the Mississippi River. The Kentucky River basin supports diverse aquatic species and provides drinking water for many communities. Downstream waters are sensitive to nutrient loading and sedimentation, making effective wastewater treatment critical for maintaining ecological health and water quality standards.
Frequently asked questions
The Stanton wastewater treatment plant is located at 199 Pearl Street in Stanton, Powell County, Kentucky, United States.
The Stanton plant serves approximately 2,900 residents, making it a small community wastewater system.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into a local water body within the Kentucky River basin, which flows to the Ohio River and then the Mississippi River.
As a US facility, Stanton operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated by an NPDES permit issued by the Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet, which sets effluent limits and monitoring requirements.
Small community plants in Kentucky typically use secondary treatment or equivalent, often involving biological processes and disinfection, to meet state and federal water quality standards.
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