Overview
Allen Co American 2 WWTP serves Elida, Ohio, treating wastewater for approximately 2,800 residents. The plant discharges into the local watershed, ultimately draining to the Ohio River basin.
Allen Co American 2 WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Elida, Allen County, Ohio. It serves a population of about 2,800 people, typical of a small community in the Midwestern United States. The plant is situated inland, away from coastal areas, and operates under the regulatory framework of the US Clean Water Act. As a small-scale treatment plant, it is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency. These permits set effluent limits to protect water quality in the receiving streams. Plants of this size commonly employ secondary treatment to meet federal standards. The treated wastewater is discharged into a local waterway that flows into the Ottawa River, a tributary of the Maumee River, which ultimately drains into Lake Erie. This watershed is part of the Great Lakes Basin, an ecologically significant region that supports diverse aquatic life and provides drinking water for millions. The plant's operations contribute to maintaining the health of this vital freshwater ecosystem.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a tributary of the Ottawa River, which flows into the Maumee River and then into Lake Erie. Lake Erie is the shallowest of the Great Lakes and is particularly sensitive to nutrient pollution, which can cause harmful algal blooms. The Maumee River watershed is a major agricultural area, and wastewater treatment plants play a key role in controlling phosphorus and nitrogen loads to the lake.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at 4195 Diller Road, Elida, Ohio, in Allen County, United States.
The plant serves approximately 2,800 residents in the Elida area.
The treated wastewater is discharged into a local tributary that flows into the Ottawa River, part of the Maumee River watershed, which drains into Lake Erie.
As a US facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated by an NPDES permit issued by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency.
Small municipal plants in the US typically use secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids, meeting EPA standards.
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