WORTHINGTON Wastewater Treatment Plant, Worthington, Kentucky

The WORTHINGTON wastewater treatment plant is located in Worthington, Kentucky, a small community in Greenup County. The plant provides secondary treatment to serve a population of approximately 1,635 residents, managing an average daily flow of 492.10 units with a designed capacity of 757.08 units. As a secondary treatment facility, the plant meets the standard requirements under the U.S. Clean Water Act, which mandates secondary treatment for municipal wastewater. The plant's capacity utilization suggests it operates below its design capacity, allowing for future growth or seasonal variations. The treated effluent from the plant is discharged into local streams that drain into the Ohio River, a major tributary of the Mississippi River. This discharge contributes to the overall water quality management in the Ohio River basin, which supports diverse aquatic life and provides drinking water for millions downstream.

The plant discharges into local waterways that flow into the Ohio River, which eventually joins the Mississippi River and empties into the Gulf of Mexico. The Ohio River basin is ecologically significant, supporting a variety of fish species and migratory birds. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient and pollutant loads, protecting downstream water quality and aquatic habitats.