Overview
Chickasaw WWTP and Sewers is a secondary treatment plant in Mercer County, Ohio, serving 364 people. It discharges 189.27 m³/day and has a designed capacity of 897.14 m³/day.
Chickasaw WWTP and Sewers is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located on Industrial Drive in Mercer County, Ohio. The plant serves a small population of 364 residents, reflecting its role in a rural community within the state's agricultural region. The facility provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required under the U.S. Clean Water Act for municipal plants. With a designed capacity of 897.14 m³/day and an average discharge volume of 189.27 m³/day, the plant operates well below its capacity, indicating room for future growth or seasonal variations. The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Ohio River basin. The plant's operation helps protect downstream water quality in the Wabash River watershed, supporting aquatic life and recreational uses in the region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into tributaries of the Wabash River, which flows southwest to the Ohio River and eventually the Mississippi River. The watershed supports diverse aquatic species and is used for recreation and agriculture. Proper treatment is essential to prevent nutrient pollution and maintain ecological balance in this inland basin.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on Industrial Drive in Mercer County, Ohio, United States.
The plant serves a population of 364 residents.
The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that are part of the Wabash River watershed, which flows to the Ohio River.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required under the U.S. Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater facilities.
As a U.S. plant, it operates under the Clean Water Act, with National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency.
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