Overview
Byesville John R Smalley WWTP and Sewer System serves approximately 3,700 people in Guernsey County, Ohio. The plant discharges treated wastewater into local waterways within the Muskingum River watershed.
The Byesville John R Smalley WWTP and Sewer System is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Guernsey County, Ohio, serving a population of about 3,700. The plant is situated in a rural area of southeastern Ohio, part of the Appalachian region, and operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Clean Water Act. As a small-scale facility, the plant is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency. These permits set effluent limits to protect water quality. Plants of this size typically employ secondary treatment, such as activated sludge or lagoon systems, to meet regulatory standards. The treated effluent is discharged into local streams that drain into the Muskingum River, which flows into the Ohio River and ultimately the Mississippi River system. The plant plays a key role in protecting the water quality of these downstream waterways, supporting aquatic life and recreational uses in the region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into tributaries of the Muskingum River, which flows into the Ohio River and then the Mississippi River. The Muskingum River watershed supports diverse aquatic habitats and is important for regional biodiversity. The plant's operations help maintain water quality in this inland basin, preventing nutrient and pathogen pollution that could affect downstream ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Guernsey County, Ohio, near Township Highway 4360, approximately 3 miles southeast of Byesville.
The plant serves a population of approximately 3,700 people in the Byesville area and surrounding parts of Guernsey County.
The treated effluent is discharged into local streams that are part of the Muskingum River watershed, which eventually flows into the Ohio River.
The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act and is regulated by an NPDES permit issued by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency, which sets effluent limits to protect water quality.
Small municipal plants in Ohio typically use secondary treatment processes such as activated sludge, trickling filters, or lagoon systems to meet EPA standards for BOD and TSS removal.
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