Alexandria WWTP and Sewers - Advanced Treatment Plant in Licking County, Ohio

Alexandria WWTP and Sewers is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Licking County, Ohio, United States. The plant serves a small population of approximately 500 residents and operates with advanced treatment processes to ensure high-quality effluent. The plant has a designed capacity of 302.83 megaliters and discharges a similar volume annually. As a small facility in the United States, it operates under the Clean Water Act, which requires National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits for all discharges into surface waters. Advanced treatment typically includes nutrient removal to protect sensitive water bodies. The treated effluent from the plant is discharged into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Ohio River basin. The plant plays a critical role in protecting downstream water quality and supporting aquatic ecosystems in the region.

The plant discharges into streams that flow into the Licking River, a tributary of the Muskingum River, which joins the Ohio River. The Ohio River is a major waterway supporting diverse aquatic life and providing drinking water for millions. The plant's advanced treatment helps reduce nutrient loading, protecting the river from eutrophication and maintaining ecological balance.