Bradford WWTP and Sewer System - Advanced Wastewater Treatment in Bradford, Ohio

The Bradford WWTP and Sewer System is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Bradford, Ohio, serving a population of approximately 2,417 residents. The plant provides advanced treatment, ensuring high-quality effluent before discharge into the local watershed. With a designed capacity of 1,816.99 thousand gallons per day and an actual discharge volume of 870.65 thousand gallons per day, the plant operates well within its capacity. As a US facility, it is subject to the Clean Water Act and EPA NPDES permitting, which sets strict limits on effluent quality to protect receiving waters. The plant's treated effluent flows into the Stillwater River, a tributary of the Great Miami River, 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, making advanced treatment critical for environmental protection.

The plant discharges into the Stillwater River, part of the Great Miami River basin, which flows into the Ohio River and eventually the Mississippi River. This watershed supports diverse aquatic species and provides water for municipal and agricultural use downstream. Advanced treatment helps minimize nutrient loading and protect the ecological health of the river system.