SEWER
Wastewater Treatment
The MUPB Wastewater Plant, located at 175 Bullfork Road, operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The wastewater plant is an activated sludge process, and has a design flow of 5.0 mgd with a peak capacity of 10 mgd. It treats an average of 3.5 mgd of domestic and industrial wastewater before discharging into the Licking River.
Primary treatment of the wastewater consists of solids removal by screening and settling. The sludge is then removed using a BFP filter press system and disposed on the MUPB Land Farm.
Secondary treatment involves two fine bubble diffused aeration tanks that biologically reduce organic nutrients and ammonia. Two 105 ft. secondary clarifiers settle of any remaining solids. Tertiary treatment involves disinfection using Trogan 4000 UV System.
Lab Testing
MUPB Pretreatment Program is administered from the plant. There are (6) six significant Industrial users permitted to discharge to the wastewater plant. These industries are required to monitor their discharge for pollutants and meet specific regulations and limitations as set forth by KY Division of Water.
The Wastewater Treatment Plant consistently meets its NPDES permit requirements.
Additional Information
Hours of Operation
Phone/Fax
Fax: (606) 784-4711
Address
175 Bullfork Rd
Morehead, KY 40351