Overview
Belmont Co Fox Shannon WWTP serves 3,005 people in Belmont County, Ohio. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the Ohio River basin, supporting local water quality.
Belmont Co Fox Shannon WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Belmont County, Ohio, serving a population of approximately 3,005 residents. The plant is situated in the Appalachian region of eastern Ohio, an area characterized by rolling hills and a rural landscape. As a small-scale treatment plant, it operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Clean Water Act, which requires National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits for all discharges. For plants of this size, secondary treatment is typically mandated to meet effluent limits that protect receiving waters. The plant's treated effluent ultimately drains into the Ohio River basin, a major tributary of the Mississippi River. The Ohio River supports diverse aquatic life and provides drinking water for millions downstream. Proper treatment at this facility helps maintain the ecological health of the watershed.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Ohio River basin, which flows westward to join the Mississippi River and eventually the Gulf of Mexico. This watershed supports a variety of fish species and is an important migratory corridor for waterfowl. The region's coal mining history has influenced local water quality concerns, making effective wastewater treatment critical for maintaining aquatic habitat.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on Singer Road in Belmont County, Ohio, near the unincorporated community of Fox Shannon, approximately 5 miles west of St. Clairsville.
The plant serves a population of 3,005 residents in the surrounding rural areas of Belmont County.
The plant discharges treated effluent into a local stream that flows into the Ohio River basin, ultimately reaching the Mississippi River and the Gulf of Mexico.
As a U.S. facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act and must comply with an NPDES permit issued by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency, which sets effluent limits to protect water quality.
For small plants of this size, secondary treatment is standard under the Clean Water Act, which typically includes biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids.
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