Albany WWTP and Sewer System - Advanced Treatment Plant in Albany, Ohio

The Albany WWTP and Sewer System is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Albany, Ohio, United States. It serves a small population of approximately 1,010 residents in the Athens County area. The plant is situated inland, away from coastal influences, and operates as part of the local infrastructure managed by the city. The facility provides advanced treatment, which goes beyond the secondary treatment standard required by the US Clean Water Act. With a designed capacity of 492.10 megaliters per year and an annual discharge volume of 302.83 megaliters, the plant operates well within its capacity. This level of treatment ensures high-quality effluent before discharge into the local watershed. The treated wastewater is released into the Hocking River basin, which flows into the Ohio River and eventually the Mississippi River system. This downstream connection supports diverse aquatic life and contributes to the ecological health of the region. The plant's advanced treatment helps protect water quality in this inland watershed.

The plant discharges into the Hocking River watershed, which drains into the Ohio River and ultimately the Mississippi River system. This inland basin supports a variety of freshwater species and is an important migratory corridor for fish. The advanced treatment provided by the plant helps maintain water quality in the local streams and downstream environments, reducing nutrient loading and protecting aquatic habitats.