Overview
Bedford WWTP and Sewer System serves approximately 15,000 residents in Bedford, Ohio. The plant operates under U.S. EPA and Ohio EPA regulations for municipal wastewater treatment.
The Bedford WWTP and Sewer System is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Bedford, Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It serves a population of about 15,006 people, making it a medium-sized treatment plant for the region. The plant is situated in the Great Lakes watershed, with its treated effluent ultimately draining into Lake Erie. As a U.S. facility, the plant operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency. For a plant serving approximately 15,000 people, secondary treatment is typically required, with additional nutrient removal standards applicable in the Lake Erie basin to address harmful algal blooms. The plant's discharge contributes to the Cuyahoga River watershed, which flows into Lake Erie. Lake Erie is a vital freshwater resource that supports drinking water, recreation, and diverse aquatic life. The plant plays a key role in protecting water quality in this sensitive Great Lakes ecosystem.
Environmental context
The Bedford WWTP discharges into the Cuyahoga River watershed, which flows northward into Lake Erie, part of the Great Lakes system. Lake Erie is a critical freshwater resource that supports drinking water for millions, recreational activities, and a diverse aquatic ecosystem. The plant's operations are important for controlling nutrient pollution, particularly phosphorus, which can contribute to harmful algal blooms in the lake.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at 784 West Glendale Street in Bedford, Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States.
The plant serves approximately 15,006 residents in the city of Bedford and surrounding areas.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the Cuyahoga River watershed, which ultimately flows into Lake Erie.
The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act and is regulated by an NPDES permit issued by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency.
Plants of this size typically provide secondary treatment, and facilities in the Lake Erie basin may also require advanced nutrient removal to reduce phosphorus loading.
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