Overview
Vine Grove STP serves approximately 6,500 residents in Meade County, Kentucky. The plant discharges treated wastewater into local waterways within the Ohio River basin.
Vine Grove STP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Meade County, Kentucky, serving a population of about 6,500. The plant is situated inland, away from coastal areas, and operates under the regulatory framework of the United States Clean Water Act. As a facility serving a small agglomeration, it is subject to EPA National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting requirements, which mandate appropriate treatment levels to protect water quality. The treated effluent from Vine Grove STP discharges into local streams that ultimately flow into the Ohio River, a major tributary of the Mississippi River system. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides drinking water for downstream communities, making effective wastewater treatment essential for regional water quality.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge enters the Ohio River basin, which drains into the Mississippi River and eventually the Gulf of Mexico. This watershed is ecologically significant, supporting a variety of fish and wildlife species. The Ohio River is a critical water resource for drinking, recreation, and industry, and nutrient loading from wastewater can contribute to downstream hypoxia in the Gulf.
Frequently asked questions
Vine Grove STP is located on Flaherty Road in Meade County, Kentucky, United States.
The plant serves approximately 6,488 residents in the Vine Grove area of Meade County.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local streams that flow into the Ohio River basin.
As a U.S. facility, Vine Grove STP operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to EPA NPDES permitting, which sets discharge limits to protect water quality.
For small agglomerations of this size, secondary treatment is typically required under the Clean Water Act, which removes biodegradable organic matter and suspended solids.
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