Allen Co Mast Estates WWTP - Advanced Wastewater Treatment in Allen County, Ohio

Allen Co Mast Estates WWTP is a small wastewater treatment facility located in Richland Township, Allen County, Ohio. Serving a population of 80, it is part of the municipal infrastructure for the rural community. The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, which requires NPDES permits for discharges to surface waters. The facility provides advanced treatment, which goes beyond secondary treatment to remove nutrients and other pollutants. This level of treatment is typical for plants discharging to sensitive water bodies. The plant has a designed capacity of 34.07 volume units and discharges a similar volume, indicating efficient operation. The treated effluent enters local streams that drain into the Ohio River basin, ultimately reaching the Mississippi River and the Gulf of Mexico. The plant's advanced treatment helps protect downstream aquatic ecosystems and supports water quality in the region.

The plant discharges into local tributaries of the Ohio River, which flows into the Mississippi River and then the Gulf of Mexico. The watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional biodiversity. Advanced treatment helps minimize nutrient loading, reducing the risk of eutrophication in downstream waters.