Overview
Beaver WWTP and Collection System serves Beaver, Ohio, with advanced treatment for a small population. The plant discharges treated wastewater into local waterways, supporting the region's water quality.
Beaver WWTP and Collection System is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located on SR 335 in Beaver, Pike County, Ohio. Serving a population of approximately 464, the plant is designed to handle a daily flow of 227.12 volume units, with a current discharge volume of 227.13 volume units, indicating near-capacity operation. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, which go beyond secondary treatment to remove additional nutrients and contaminants. As a facility in the United States, it operates under the Clean Water Act's National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program, administered by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency. Advanced treatment is typical for plants discharging into sensitive waters or requiring high effluent quality. The treated effluent from Beaver WWTP is discharged into local streams that are part of the Ohio River basin. The Ohio River flows into the Mississippi River and ultimately to the Gulf of Mexico. The plant's advanced treatment helps protect downstream aquatic ecosystems and supports the ecological health of the region's waterways.
Environmental context
The Beaver WWTP discharges into tributaries of the Ohio River, which drains into the Mississippi River and the Gulf of Mexico. The local watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional biodiversity. Advanced treatment at this plant helps reduce nutrient loading, which is critical for preventing eutrophication in downstream water bodies.
Frequently asked questions
Beaver WWTP and Collection System is located on SR 335 in Beaver, Pike County, Ohio, United States.
The plant serves a population of approximately 464 people in the Beaver area.
The treated effluent is discharged into local streams that are part of the Ohio River basin, ultimately flowing to the Mississippi River and the Gulf of Mexico.
Beaver WWTP provides advanced treatment, which includes nutrient removal and produces high-quality effluent beyond secondary treatment standards.
As a US facility, Beaver WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated by an NPDES permit issued by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency, ensuring compliance with discharge limits.
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