Brown Twp_Malvern Sewer District Wastewater Treatment Plant, Malvern, Ohio

Brown Twp_Malvern Sewer District is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Malvern, Carroll County, Ohio. Serving a population of around 4,900, the plant is part of the region's infrastructure for managing domestic wastewater from the community and surrounding areas. As a US-based facility, the plant operates under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program, which is authorized by the Clean Water Act. For plants serving populations under 10,000, secondary treatment is typically required, though specific treatment levels may vary based on local discharge permits and receiving water quality standards. The plant discharges treated effluent into a local waterway that ultimately drains into the Ohio River basin. The downstream environment includes freshwater streams and rivers that support aquatic life and are used for recreation. Proper treatment helps protect water quality in the region.

The plant discharges into a tributary of the Ohio River basin, which flows into the Mississippi River and eventually the Gulf of Mexico. The local watershed includes small streams and creeks that provide habitat for fish and macroinvertebrates. Maintaining treatment standards helps prevent nutrient loading and protects downstream aquatic ecosystems.