Overview
Ansonia WWTP and Sewers is a secondary treatment facility serving 1,369 residents in Ansonia, Ohio. The plant discharges 605.67 million gallons annually and operates under US EPA NPDES regulations.
Ansonia WWTP and Sewers is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Ansonia, Darke County, Ohio. The facility serves a small population of 1,369 residents, providing secondary treatment to manage domestic wastewater from the community. The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act, which mandates secondary treatment for municipal facilities. With a designed capacity of 1,362.74 million gallons and an annual discharge volume of 605.67 million gallons, the plant is operating well within its capacity. The regulatory framework ensures compliance with National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency. The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Ohio River basin. This contributes to the overall water quality management of the region, supporting downstream ecosystems and recreational uses. The plant plays a key role in protecting the local watershed from untreated sewage contamination.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into tributaries of the Great Miami River, which flows into the Ohio River and eventually the Mississippi River. The local watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is used for recreation and drinking water supply downstream. Protecting this water body from nutrient pollution and pathogens is critical for maintaining ecological health.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at 112 North Main Street, Ansonia, Darke County, Ohio, United States.
The plant serves a population of 1,369 residents in the Ansonia area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that are part of the Great Miami River watershed, which flows into the Ohio River.
The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act and is subject to NPDES permits issued by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency.
For small communities in the US, secondary treatment is standard, as required by the Clean Water Act. This typically involves biological treatment to remove organic matter and suspended solids.
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