Overview
Aurora Westerly WWTP and Sewers serves approximately 4,900 residents in Aurora, Ohio. The plant operates under U.S. EPA and Ohio EPA regulations for municipal wastewater treatment.
Aurora Westerly WWTP and Sewers is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Aurora, Summit County, Ohio. The plant serves a population of about 4,897 people, making it a small-scale treatment facility within the region. It is situated inland, approximately 50 kilometers from the Lake Erie coast. As a U.S. facility, the plant operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency. For small agglomerations like this, secondary treatment is typically required to meet effluent standards. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 million gallons per day, indicating its scale. The treated effluent from the plant likely discharges into a local stream or river that flows into the Cuyahoga River watershed, which ultimately drains into Lake Erie. Lake Erie is a vital freshwater resource supporting diverse aquatic life and providing drinking water for millions. The plant plays a key role in protecting local water quality and the downstream ecosystem.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Cuyahoga River watershed, which flows northward into Lake Erie. Lake Erie is the shallowest of the Great Lakes and supports a rich fishery, including walleye and perch, as well as migratory birds. The watershed is ecologically sensitive, and proper wastewater treatment is essential to prevent nutrient pollution and harmful algal blooms that can affect the lake's health.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Aurora, Summit County, Ohio, United States. It serves the Aurora area and is situated inland, about 50 kilometers from the Lake Erie coast.
The plant serves approximately 4,897 residents, classifying it as a small-scale municipal wastewater treatment facility.
The treated effluent is discharged into a local waterway within the Cuyahoga River watershed, which ultimately flows into Lake Erie. The plant must comply with NPDES permit limits to protect water quality.
The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act and is regulated by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency through an NPDES permit. This permit sets effluent limits and monitoring requirements.
For small agglomerations in Ohio, secondary treatment is typically required, which includes biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids. Some plants may also incorporate disinfection.
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