West Point Wastewater Treatment Plant, Kentucky | Secondary Treatment Facility

West Point wastewater treatment plant is a municipal facility located in West Point, Kentucky, United States. It serves a small population of approximately 430 residents, providing essential sanitation services for this community along the Ohio River. The plant operates with secondary treatment, which is the standard level required under the U.S. Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater facilities. Secondary treatment typically involves biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids. The plant has a designed capacity of 757.08 cubic meters per day and currently discharges an average volume of 295.26 cubic meters per day. The treated effluent from the plant is discharged into the Ohio River watershed, which flows into the Mississippi River and ultimately the Gulf of Mexico. This discharge is regulated under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program, ensuring that the plant meets water quality standards to protect downstream aquatic ecosystems and public health.

The plant discharges into the Ohio River basin, a major tributary of the Mississippi River that drains into the Gulf of Mexico. The Ohio River supports diverse aquatic life and serves as a critical migratory corridor for fish species. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient and pollutant loads, mitigating eutrophication risks in downstream waters.