Overview
Butler Co Wade Mill WRF in Ross, Ohio, is an advanced wastewater treatment plant serving 665 people. It discharges treated water into the local watershed, supporting downstream water quality.
Butler Co Wade Mill WRF is a wastewater treatment facility located in Ross, Butler County, Ohio, serving a small population of 665 residents. The plant provides advanced treatment, ensuring high-quality effluent before discharge into the local environment. The plant has a designed capacity of 1,892.70 megaliters per year and currently treats an average daily flow of 681.37 megaliters per year. As an advanced treatment facility, it goes beyond secondary treatment to remove nutrients and other pollutants, meeting stringent standards under the US Clean Water Act and EPA NPDES permit program. The treated effluent is discharged into the Great Miami River watershed, which flows into the Ohio River and ultimately the Mississippi River. This contributes to the ecological health of downstream aquatic habitats, supporting diverse fish and macroinvertebrate communities.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Great Miami River basin, part of the Ohio River watershed. The receiving waters support diverse aquatic life and are used for recreation and drinking water downstream. Advanced treatment helps protect these ecosystems from nutrient pollution and other contaminants.
Frequently asked questions
Butler Co Wade Mill WRF is located in Ross, Butler County, Ohio, United States, near the Great Miami River.
The plant serves a population of 665 people in the Ross area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the Great Miami River watershed, which flows into the Ohio River and then the Mississippi River.
The plant provides advanced treatment, which includes nutrient removal beyond secondary treatment, meeting EPA standards under the Clean Water Act.
The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act and is subject to EPA NPDES permits, which set discharge limits to protect water quality.
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