Overview
Botkins WWTP and Sewer System serves the village of Botkins, Ohio, treating wastewater for approximately 1,205 residents. The plant discharges into local waterways within the Great Miami River watershed.
Botkins WWTP and Sewer System is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Botkins, Shelby County, Ohio. The plant serves a small population of around 1,205 residents, typical of a rural community in the Midwestern United States. It operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Clean Water Act, administered by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency. As a small-scale facility, the plant is expected to provide at least secondary treatment in compliance with national standards. Plants of this size commonly use activated sludge or lagoon systems. The facility's discharge is regulated through a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit, which sets limits on pollutants to protect water quality. The treated effluent from Botkins WWTP flows into local streams that are part of the Great Miami River basin, which ultimately drains into the Ohio River and then the Mississippi River. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides drinking water for downstream communities. The plant plays a key role in maintaining the ecological health of the region by reducing nutrient and pathogen loads.
Environmental context
Botkins WWTP discharges into tributaries of the Great Miami River, which flows southwest through Ohio before joining the Ohio River near Cincinnati. The Great Miami River watershed is ecologically significant, supporting species such as the eastern hellbender and various freshwater mussels. Downstream, the Ohio River is a major migratory corridor for fish and birds. The plant's nutrient removal helps prevent algal blooms in receiving waters.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at 13099 Lock Two Road, Botkins, Shelby County, Ohio, United States.
The plant serves approximately 1,205 residents of Botkins and surrounding areas.
Treated effluent is discharged into local streams within the Great Miami River watershed, which flows to the Ohio River.
The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, with an NPDES permit issued by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency.
Small plants in the U.S. commonly use secondary treatment processes such as activated sludge, trickling filters, or lagoon systems to meet EPA standards.
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