Overview
Bellevue WWTP and Sewer System serves approximately 8,200 residents in Bellevue, Ohio. The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act, ensuring treated wastewater meets federal standards before discharge.
Bellevue WWTP and Sewer System is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Bellevue, Sandusky County, Ohio. The plant serves a population of about 8,200 people, making it a small to medium-sized facility within the state's wastewater infrastructure. As a US-based plant, it operates under the Clean Water Act and 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. The plant has a designed capacity of 1.00 million gallons per day, which is typical for a community of this size. The treated effluent from the plant is discharged into a local water body that ultimately drains into Lake Erie via the Sandusky River or nearby streams. Lake Erie is a vital freshwater resource supporting diverse aquatic life and providing drinking water for millions. The plant plays a key role in protecting this ecosystem from nutrient pollution and other contaminants.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge enters the Lake Erie watershed, which is part of the Great Lakes system. Lake Erie is the shallowest and most biologically productive of the Great Lakes, supporting important fisheries and migratory bird populations. The region faces challenges from agricultural runoff and algal blooms, making effective wastewater treatment critical for maintaining water quality and ecosystem health.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at 2256 Seneca Industrial Parkway, Bellevue, Ohio, in Sandusky County, United States.
The plant serves approximately 8,193 residents of Bellevue, Ohio.
The treated effluent is discharged into a local water body that flows into the Lake Erie watershed, likely via the Sandusky River or nearby tributaries.
As a US facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated by an NPDES permit issued by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency, which sets effluent limits to protect water quality.
Plants of this scale typically provide secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids, meeting EPA secondary treatment standards.
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