Baltic WWTP and Sewer System - Advanced Wastewater Treatment in Baltic, Ohio

The Baltic WWTP and Sewer System is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Baltic, Ohio, United States. It serves a small population of 844 residents in the village and surrounding areas of Holmes County. The plant provides advanced treatment, ensuring high-quality effluent before discharge. As an advanced treatment facility, Baltic WWTP goes beyond standard secondary treatment to remove additional nutrients and contaminants. The plant has a designed capacity of 378.54 million gallons per day and a discharge volume of 393.68 million gallons per day, indicating it operates near its capacity. Under the US Clean Water Act, such facilities require National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency to regulate discharges. The treated effluent from Baltic WWTP enters local streams that flow into the Tuscarawas River, a major tributary of the Muskingum River, which ultimately drains into the Ohio River. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides drinking water for downstream communities. The plant's advanced treatment helps protect water quality in this ecologically sensitive region.

The Baltic WWTP discharges into local waterways that are part of the Tuscarawas River watershed. The Tuscarawas River flows into the Muskingum River, which joins the Ohio River, a major tributary of the Mississippi River. This basin supports diverse aquatic species and is important for regional water supply. The advanced treatment at Baltic helps minimize nutrient loading and protects downstream ecosystems.