Overview
Versailles STP serves approximately 15,000 people in Woodford County, Kentucky. The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act, which mandates secondary treatment for municipal wastewater facilities.
Versailles STP is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Woodford County, Kentucky, serving a population of about 15,000. The facility is part of the region's infrastructure managed under state and federal regulations. As a US-based plant serving a medium-sized community, Versailles STP is subject to the Clean Water Act and National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting. The EPA requires secondary treatment for municipal plants, which typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids. The plant's discharge is regulated to protect water quality in the receiving environment. The treated effluent from Versailles STP ultimately drains into the Kentucky River basin, which flows into the Ohio River and then the Mississippi River. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides drinking water for downstream communities. Proper treatment is essential to prevent nutrient pollution and maintain ecological balance in the river system.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Kentucky River watershed, which flows into the Ohio River and eventually the Mississippi River. This river system supports a variety of fish and wildlife species and provides recreational and drinking water resources. Effective wastewater treatment helps control nutrient loading and protects downstream water quality in this ecologically significant basin.
Frequently asked questions
Versailles STP is located in Woodford County, Kentucky, United States, near the city of Versailles.
The plant serves approximately 15,000 people in the Woodford County area.
The treated effluent is discharged into the Kentucky River watershed, which flows into the Ohio River and then the Mississippi River.
As a municipal wastewater plant, Versailles STP must comply with the Clean Water Act and obtain an NPDES permit. This permit sets limits on pollutants to protect water quality in the receiving waters.
Plants of this size typically use secondary treatment, which includes biological processes like activated sludge or trickling filters to remove organic matter and suspended solids before discharge.
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