Auglaize Co Forest Lane WWTP - Advanced Wastewater Treatment in New Bremen, Ohio

The Auglaize Co Forest Lane WWTP is a wastewater treatment facility located in New Bremen, Ohio, within Auglaize County. It serves a small population of 96 people and is classified as an advanced treatment plant, reflecting a high level of pollutant removal. The plant is situated inland, away from coastal areas, and operates under the regulatory framework of the United States Clean Water Act, which governs wastewater discharges through the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program. As an advanced treatment facility, the plant likely employs processes such as tertiary filtration or nutrient removal to meet stringent effluent standards. The plant has a designed capacity of 37.85 million gallons per day, with an actual discharge volume of 15.14 million gallons per day, indicating it operates well below its capacity. This suggests the plant is designed to accommodate future growth or seasonal variations in flow. The treated effluent is discharged into a local water body, which ultimately drains into the Ohio River basin. The Ohio River is a major tributary of the Mississippi River, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing drinking water for millions. The plant's advanced treatment helps protect downstream water quality and ecosystems.

The plant discharges into a local water body within the Ohio River basin, which flows into the Mississippi River and eventually the Gulf of Mexico. The region's watershed supports diverse aquatic species and is an important migratory corridor for birds. Advanced treatment at this plant helps reduce nutrient loading, which is critical for preventing algal blooms in downstream waters.