Overview
Auglaize Co Pleasantview Estates is an advanced wastewater treatment plant serving 160 people in Auglaize County, Ohio. It discharges 60.57 million gallons per year into local waterways.
Auglaize Co Pleasantview Estates is a wastewater treatment facility located in Saint Marys Township, Auglaize County, Ohio. The plant serves a small population of 160 residents and operates with advanced treatment processes, ensuring high-quality effluent before discharge. The plant has a designed capacity of 60.57 million gallons per year and currently discharges a similar volume, indicating full utilization. As an advanced treatment facility, it likely employs nutrient removal or other tertiary processes to meet stringent water quality standards. The treated effluent is discharged into local streams that flow into the St. Marys River, part of the Maumee River watershed, which ultimately drains into Lake Erie. This region supports diverse aquatic life and is important for recreational fishing and water supply.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the St. Marys River watershed, which flows into the Maumee River and then into Lake Erie. Lake Erie is a vital freshwater resource supporting commercial and recreational fisheries, and it faces challenges from nutrient pollution. The advanced treatment at this plant helps reduce nutrient loading, protecting downstream ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at 200 Candlewood Place, Saint Marys Township, Auglaize County, Ohio, United States.
The plant serves a small population of 160 residents.
The treated wastewater is discharged into local streams within the St. Marys River watershed, which flows into the Maumee River and eventually Lake Erie.
As a US plant, it operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency through an NPDES permit, which sets discharge limits for pollutants.
Small plants in Ohio often use advanced treatment technologies such as sequencing batch reactors or membrane bioreactors to meet stringent water quality standards, especially in sensitive watersheds.
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