Overview
Chardon WWTP and Sewer System serves Chardon, Ohio, treating municipal wastewater for approximately 5,156 residents. The plant operates under US EPA and Ohio EPA regulations for inland discharge.
Chardon WWTP and Sewer System is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Chardon, Geauga County, Ohio. Serving a population of about 5,156, the plant is part of the region's infrastructure for managing domestic wastewater from the community. As a small-scale facility in the United States, the plant is subject to the Clean Water Act and National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting, administered by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency. Treatment processes typically include primary and secondary treatment to meet effluent standards for inland discharge. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into local waterways within the Lake Erie basin, ultimately flowing into Lake Erie. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides drinking water for millions, making proper treatment essential for environmental and public health.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into tributaries of the Grand River, which flows north into Lake Erie. Lake Erie is a vital freshwater resource supporting fisheries, recreation, and municipal water supplies. The watershed is ecologically sensitive, with efforts to reduce nutrient loading and protect aquatic habitats.
Frequently asked questions
Chardon WWTP and Sewer System is located in Chardon, Geauga County, Ohio, United States.
The plant serves approximately 5,156 residents in the Chardon area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local tributaries that flow into the Grand River and ultimately Lake Erie.
As a US facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act and is permitted through the Ohio EPA's NPDES program, which sets effluent limits to protect water quality.
Small municipal plants in Ohio typically use secondary treatment processes such as activated sludge or lagoons to meet state and federal standards.
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