Overview
Atwood Regional WSD serves New Cumberland, Ohio, treating wastewater for approximately 6,258 residents. The plant operates under US EPA and Ohio EPA regulations, discharging into the local watershed.
Atwood Regional WSD is a wastewater treatment facility located in New Cumberland, Tuscarawas County, Ohio, serving a population of about 6,258. The plant is part of the municipal infrastructure for the region, situated in the rolling hills of eastern Ohio. As a US facility, Atwood Regional WSD operates under the Clean Water Act, with National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency. For a plant serving a small agglomeration of this size, secondary treatment is typically required, though specific treatment processes and capacity details are not publicly available. The plant discharges treated effluent into a local waterway that ultimately drains into the Tuscarawas River, a tributary of the Muskingum River, which flows to the Ohio River and then the Mississippi River. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides drinking water for downstream communities.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge enters a tributary of the Tuscarawas River, part of the Ohio River basin. This watershed drains a largely rural and agricultural area, with forests and small towns. The receiving waters support fish populations and are used for recreation. Downstream, the Ohio River is a major water source for millions and a critical habitat for aquatic species, making effective treatment important for regional water quality.
Frequently asked questions
Atwood Regional WSD is located at 3095 New Cumberland Road Northeast, New Cumberland, Ohio, in Tuscarawas County.
The plant serves approximately 6,258 residents in the New Cumberland area.
The plant discharges into a tributary of the Tuscarawas River, which flows to the Muskingum River, then the Ohio River, and eventually the Mississippi River.
As a US facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated by an NPDES permit issued by the Ohio EPA, which sets limits on pollutant discharges.
Plants of this size in Ohio typically provide secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids, meeting federal standards.
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