Auglaize Co Sharlon WWTP - Advanced Wastewater Treatment in Auglaize County, Ohio

Auglaize Co Sharlon WWTP is a wastewater treatment facility located in Auglaize County, Ohio, United States. It serves a small population of 27 residents and operates with advanced treatment processes, ensuring high-quality effluent. The plant has a designed capacity of 30.28 units and currently discharges 15.14 units of treated wastewater. As an advanced treatment plant, it goes beyond secondary treatment to remove nutrients and other pollutants, meeting stringent standards under the US Clean Water Act. Facilities of this scale in Ohio are typically regulated by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency through National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits, which set limits on effluent quality to protect receiving waters. The treated effluent is discharged into a local water body that ultimately drains into the Ohio River basin, contributing to the overall water quality of the region. The plant's advanced treatment helps protect downstream aquatic ecosystems and supports the health of the watershed.

The plant discharges into a local stream that flows into the Ohio River basin, which eventually reaches the Mississippi River and the Gulf of Mexico. The advanced treatment reduces nutrient loading, helping to prevent eutrophication in downstream waters. The facility's location in rural Ohio means it supports local water quality in a region dominated by agriculture.