Overview
VANCEBURG STP and CSO is a secondary wastewater treatment plant in Lewis County, Kentucky, serving 749 people. It discharges treated effluent into local waterways, supporting the Ohio River basin.
VANCEBURG STP and CSO is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Lewis County, Kentucky, serving a population of 749. The plant provides secondary treatment, a standard level for small communities in the United States, and is part of the region's infrastructure for managing domestic wastewater. With a designed capacity of 1,552.01 volume units and an average discharge volume of 832.79 units, the plant operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Clean Water Act. Facilities of this scale are typically permitted through the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES), administered by the Kentucky Division of Water, ensuring compliance with effluent limits. The plant's treated effluent ultimately drains into the Ohio River watershed, a major tributary of the Mississippi River. This discharge contributes to the ecological health of local streams and the larger river system, supporting aquatic life and recreational uses downstream.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local streams that flow into the Ohio River, a major tributary of the Mississippi River. The Ohio River basin supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and provides drinking water for millions. Secondary treatment reduces organic pollutants and suspended solids, protecting downstream water quality and aquatic habitats.
Frequently asked questions
VANCEBURG STP and CSO is located in Lewis County, Kentucky, United States, near the city of Vanceburg.
The plant serves a population of 749 people, typical of a small community wastewater treatment facility.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that drain into the Ohio River, a major tributary of the Mississippi River.
The plant operates under the Clean Water Act, which requires NPDES permits for discharges. Secondary treatment is the minimum standard for municipal plants, ensuring removal of organic matter and solids.
Small plants in the US often use secondary treatment, such as activated sludge or lagoon systems, to meet NPDES permit limits. They are regulated by state agencies like the Kentucky Division of Water.
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