Bloomingburg WWTP and Sewer System - Advanced Treatment in Washington Court House, Ohio

Bloomingburg WWTP and Sewer System serves the community of Washington Court House in Fayette County, Ohio. This small-scale facility treats wastewater from approximately 960 residents, operating as part of the municipal infrastructure in the region. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, exceeding the secondary treatment standard required by the US Clean Water Act. With a designed capacity of 946.35 cubic meters per day and a current discharge volume of 454.25 cubic meters per day, the facility operates well within its capacity. The treated effluent is discharged into local streams that drain into the Ohio River basin, contributing to the overall water quality management in the region. The plant's advanced treatment helps protect downstream aquatic ecosystems and supports the health of the watershed.

The plant discharges into tributaries of the Ohio River, which flows into the Mississippi River and ultimately the Gulf of Mexico. The local watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional water quality. Advanced treatment reduces nutrient loads, helping to mitigate downstream eutrophication risks in the Mississippi River basin.