Overview
Barberton WWTP and Sewer System serves approximately 30,000 residents in Barberton, Ohio, as part of the municipal wastewater infrastructure. The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, with NPDES permits regulating its discharge.
Barberton WWTP and Sewer System is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Barberton, Ohio, serving a population of about 30,173. The plant is situated inland, away from coastal areas, and is part of the broader wastewater management infrastructure for the city and surrounding Summit County. As a U.S. facility, the plant operates under the Clean Water Act, which requires National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits for any discharge of pollutants into waters of the United States. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into a local water body, likely a tributary of the Tuscarawas River, which flows into the Muskingum River and eventually the Ohio River. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides drinking water for downstream communities, making proper treatment essential for environmental and public health.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a local water body that is part of the Tuscarawas River watershed, which flows into the Muskingum River and then the Ohio River. The Ohio River is a major tributary of the Mississippi River, ultimately draining into the Gulf of Mexico. This watershed supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and provides drinking water for millions of people. The plant's discharge must meet water quality standards to protect these downstream environments.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at 5089 Van Buren Road, Barberton, Ohio, in Summit County, United States.
The plant serves approximately 30,173 residents in the city of Barberton and surrounding areas.
The plant discharges treated effluent into a local water body that is part of the Tuscarawas River watershed, which flows into the Muskingum River and eventually the Ohio River.
As a U.S. facility, the plant operates under the Clean Water Act, requiring an NPDES permit issued by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency to regulate its discharge.
For a medium-sized agglomeration like Barberton, secondary treatment is typically required under the Clean Water Act, which removes at least 85% of organic matter and suspended solids.
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