Overview
Amesville Cluster Sewers and WWTPs is an advanced treatment facility serving 184 people in Athens County, Ohio, USA. It discharges 68.14 million gallons per day and operates under the US Clean Water Act.
Amesville Cluster Sewers and WWTPs is a wastewater treatment facility located in Ames Township, Athens County, Ohio, serving a small population of 184 residents. The plant provides advanced treatment, ensuring high-quality effluent before discharge. The facility has a designed capacity of 68.14 million gallons per day, matching its current discharge volume, indicating efficient operation. Under the US Clean Water Act, the plant operates under National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits, which set strict limits on effluent quality to protect receiving waters. Advanced treatment typically includes nutrient removal, reducing environmental impact on downstream ecosystems. The plant discharges into local waterways that drain into the Ohio River basin, ultimately reaching the Mississippi River and the Gulf of Mexico. Its advanced treatment helps protect aquatic life and water quality in this important watershed.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into streams within the Ohio River basin, which flows into the Mississippi River and eventually the Gulf of Mexico. The Ohio River supports diverse aquatic species and is a critical water resource for the region. Advanced treatment at this facility helps reduce nutrient loading, mitigating downstream eutrophication risks in the Gulf of Mexico's hypoxic zone.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Ames Township, Athens County, Ohio, near Mud Sock Cemetery on SR 550.
The facility serves a small population of 184 people.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local streams that are part of the Ohio River basin, which flows to the Mississippi River and the Gulf of Mexico.
The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act, with NPDES permits issued by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency, ensuring compliance with water quality standards.
Small plants like Amesville often use advanced treatment to meet stringent permit limits, especially when discharging to sensitive watersheds. The US EPA encourages advanced treatment for nutrient removal in such cases.
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