Overview
Burton WWTP and Sewer System serves 2,450 people in Geauga County, Ohio. The plant operates under US EPA NPDES regulations for municipal wastewater treatment.
Burton WWTP and Sewer System is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Burton Township, Geauga County, Ohio. The plant serves a population of approximately 2,450 residents, classifying it as a small community system within the state's wastewater infrastructure. As a US-based facility, the plant operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting. For small agglomerations like this, secondary treatment is typically required to meet effluent standards for biological oxygen demand and total suspended solids. The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways within the Lake Erie basin. The receiving water body ultimately drains into Lake Erie, a vital freshwater resource that supports diverse aquatic life and provides drinking water for millions. Proper treatment helps protect downstream water quality and ecosystem health.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent flows into tributaries of the Lake Erie watershed. Lake Erie is the shallowest of the Great Lakes and supports a productive fishery, including walleye and perch. The region's agricultural and residential runoff can contribute nutrient loads, making effective wastewater treatment important for controlling eutrophication and harmful algal blooms in the lake.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on Memorial Drive in Burton Township, Geauga County, Ohio, United States.
The plant serves approximately 2,450 people in the Burton area.
The plant discharges into local tributaries that flow into the Lake Erie watershed.
As a US facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated by an NPDES permit issued by the Ohio EPA, which sets limits on effluent quality.
Small plants in Ohio typically use secondary treatment processes such as activated sludge or lagoons to meet EPA standards for BOD and TSS removal.
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