Overview
Avon Lake WPCF and Sewers serves approximately 25,645 residents in Avon Lake, Ohio. The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act framework, with a designed capacity of 1.00 million gallons per day.
Avon Lake WPCF and Sewers is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located on Lake Road in Avon Lake, Lorain County, Ohio. Serving a population of around 25,645, the plant is part of the region's infrastructure for managing domestic and industrial wastewater from the community along the Lake Erie shoreline. As a US facility, the plant operates under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program, which is authorized by the Clean Water Act. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 million gallons per day. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the Lake Erie watershed, which is part of the Great Lakes system. Lake Erie supports diverse aquatic life and provides drinking water for millions. The facility plays a key role in protecting water quality in the lake and its tributaries from nutrient pollution and other contaminants.
Environmental context
Avon Lake WPCF discharges into the Lake Erie basin, which ultimately drains into the St. Lawrence River and the Atlantic Ocean. Lake Erie is the shallowest of the Great Lakes and is particularly sensitive to nutrient loading, which can lead to harmful algal blooms. The plant's operations are critical for maintaining water quality in this ecologically important freshwater system.
Frequently asked questions
Avon Lake WPCF and Sewers is located on Lake Road in Avon Lake, Lorain County, Ohio, United States, near the shore of Lake Erie.
The plant serves approximately 25,645 residents in the city of Avon Lake and surrounding areas.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the Lake Erie watershed, which is part of the Great Lakes system. The discharge is regulated under the US Clean Water Act via an NPDES permit.
As a US facility, Avon Lake WPCF operates under the Clean Water Act, which requires NPDES permits for discharges. For a plant serving about 25,000 people, secondary treatment is typically mandated to protect water quality.
Under the Clean Water Act, municipal plants serving populations over 10,000 generally require secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids. Some plants may also incorporate advanced treatment for nutrient removal.
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