Overview
Alger WWTP and Sewers in Alger, Ohio, provides advanced wastewater treatment for a small community of 888 residents, discharging 715.44 million gallons annually.
Alger WWTP and Sewers is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Alger, Hardin County, Ohio. It serves a small population of 888 residents, reflecting its role in a rural community. The plant is situated at 104 Wagner Street and operates under the regulatory framework of the United States Clean Water Act, which governs wastewater discharges through the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, ensuring a high level of pollutant removal before discharge. With a designed capacity of 567.81 million gallons and an annual discharge volume of 715.44 million gallons, the facility manages the wastewater generated by the local community effectively. Advanced treatment typically includes nutrient removal and disinfection, meeting stringent water quality standards. The treated effluent is discharged into a local water body that ultimately drains into the Ohio River basin. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides water resources for downstream communities. The plant's advanced treatment helps protect the receiving waters from nutrient pollution and other contaminants, contributing to the ecological health of the region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a tributary of the Scioto River, which flows into the Ohio River and eventually the Mississippi River. The Scioto River watershed supports a variety of fish and wildlife, including species of recreational and ecological importance. Advanced treatment at the plant reduces nutrient loads, helping to prevent algal blooms and maintain water quality in downstream ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
Alger WWTP and Sewers is located at 104 Wagner Street in Alger, Ohio, within Hardin County.
The plant serves a population of 888 residents in the village of Alger and surrounding areas.
The plant discharges treated effluent into a local tributary that flows into the Scioto River, part of the Ohio River basin.
The plant provides advanced treatment, which includes processes beyond secondary treatment such as nutrient removal and disinfection.
As a US facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act and is required to have an NPDES permit that sets discharge limits to protect water quality.
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