Baltimore WWTP and Sewer System - Municipal Wastewater Treatment in Baltimore, Ohio

The Baltimore WWTP and Sewer System is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Baltimore, Ohio, serving a population of around 3,300 residents. The plant is situated in Fairfield County, part of the rural landscape of central Ohio, and operates under the regulatory framework of the United States Clean Water Act. As a small-scale treatment plant, it is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency. These permits set effluent limits to protect water quality, and the plant is expected to provide at least secondary treatment to meet federal standards for biological oxygen demand and total suspended solids. The treated effluent from the plant is discharged into a local stream that eventually flows into the Ohio River basin. The Ohio River is a major tributary to the Mississippi River, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing drinking water for millions downstream. The plant's operations are critical to maintaining water quality in the local watershed.

The plant discharges into a tributary of the Hocking River, which flows into the Ohio River, a major waterway that drains into the Mississippi River and ultimately the Gulf of Mexico. The Ohio River basin supports diverse fish populations and is an important migratory corridor for birds. The plant's effluent must meet state water quality standards to protect aquatic life and downstream uses.