Aberdeen WWTP and Sewers - Advanced Wastewater Treatment in Aberdeen, Ohio

Aberdeen WWTP and Sewers is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Aberdeen, Ohio, serving a population of about 1,070 residents. The plant is situated in Brown County and operates as part of the region's water infrastructure. The plant provides advanced treatment, which goes beyond secondary treatment to remove nutrients and other pollutants. With a designed capacity of 1,457.38 thousand gallons per day and a current discharge volume of 507.25 thousand gallons per day, the facility has capacity to accommodate future growth. As a US plant, it operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting, which sets effluent limits to protect water quality. The treated effluent is discharged into local streams that drain into the Ohio River, a major tributary of the Mississippi River. The Ohio River supports diverse aquatic life and provides drinking water for millions. The plant's advanced treatment helps reduce nutrient loading, which is critical for preventing algal blooms and maintaining the ecological health of the river system.

The plant discharges into the Ohio River watershed, which ultimately flows into the Mississippi River and the Gulf of Mexico. The Ohio River is a vital waterway supporting diverse fish species and migratory birds. Advanced treatment at this plant helps minimize nutrient pollution, reducing the risk of hypoxia in the Gulf of Mexico.