Auglaize Co Sherwood Forest WWTP - Advanced Wastewater Treatment in Auglaize County, Ohio

Auglaize Co Sherwood Forest WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Sherwood Forest, Auglaize County, Ohio. The plant serves a small population of 75 residents, providing advanced treatment to protect local water quality. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, meeting stringent standards under the US Clean Water Act. With a designed capacity of 37.85 m³/day and an average discharge of 30.28 m³/day, it operates efficiently for its scale. As a US facility, it is regulated under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program, which sets effluent limits to safeguard receiving waters. The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways within the Maumee River basin, which ultimately drains into Lake Erie. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor in the Great Lakes region. The plant's advanced treatment helps reduce nutrient loading, contributing to the health of downstream ecosystems.

The plant discharges into tributaries of the Maumee River, which flows into Lake Erie, part of the Great Lakes system. This watershed is ecologically sensitive, supporting diverse fish and wildlife. Advanced treatment at this plant helps minimize nutrient pollution, which is critical for preventing algal blooms in Lake Erie.