Overview
Ashtabula Co Ashcraft WWTP in North Kingsville, Ohio, serves 552 people with advanced treatment. The plant discharges 264.98 thousand gallons per day near Lake Erie.
Ashtabula Co Ashcraft WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located on Robinhood Lane in North Kingsville, Ohio, within Ashtabula County. The plant serves a small population of 552 residents and operates with advanced treatment capabilities, reflecting a commitment to high effluent quality standards. The plant has a designed capacity of 302.83 thousand gallons per day and currently discharges an average of 264.98 thousand gallons per day. As a facility in the United States, it operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency, which set stringent limits on pollutant discharges to protect water quality. The treated effluent is discharged into a receiving water body that ultimately flows into Lake Erie, part of the Great Lakes system. Lake Erie is a vital freshwater resource supporting drinking water, recreation, and diverse aquatic life. The plant's advanced treatment helps minimize nutrient loading and other pollutants, contributing to the ecological health of the lake and its tributaries.
Environmental context
The plant discharges to a water body that drains into Lake Erie, the shallowest and most biologically productive of the Great Lakes. Lake Erie supports a significant fishery and provides drinking water for millions. The watershed faces challenges from agricultural runoff and urban stormwater, making advanced treatment crucial for controlling nutrient pollution and harmful algal blooms.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on Robinhood Lane in North Kingsville, Ashtabula County, Ohio, United States.
The plant serves a population of 552 residents.
The plant discharges treated effluent into a local water body that flows into Lake Erie, part of the Great Lakes system.
As a U.S. facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated by an NPDES permit issued by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency.
The plant provides advanced treatment, which goes beyond secondary treatment to remove nutrients and other pollutants, protecting sensitive downstream waters like Lake Erie.
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