Beloit WWTP and Sewer System - Mahoning County, Ohio Wastewater Treatment Plant

The Beloit WWTP and Sewer System is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Mahoning County, Ohio, serving a small population of approximately 1,024 residents. The plant is situated in the rural community of Smith Township, near the village of Beloit, and operates as part of the region's water infrastructure. The facility provides advanced treatment, which goes beyond the secondary treatment standard required by the U.S. Clean Water Act. This level of treatment typically includes nutrient removal or other processes to reduce pollutants further. The plant has a designed capacity of 719.23 million gallons per year and currently treats 442.89 million gallons annually, indicating it operates below its maximum capacity. The treated effluent is discharged into a local waterway that ultimately drains into the Ohio River watershed. The Ohio River is a major tributary of the Mississippi River, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing drinking water for millions. The plant's advanced treatment helps protect downstream water quality in this ecologically significant basin.

The plant discharges into a tributary of the Ohio River, which flows into the Mississippi River and eventually the Gulf of Mexico. The Ohio River watershed supports a variety of fish and wildlife, including several species of freshwater mussels and migratory birds. The advanced treatment at this plant helps reduce nutrient loading, which is critical for preventing algal blooms in downstream waters.