Clark Co KTK WWTP - Advanced Wastewater Treatment in Springfield, Ohio

Clark Co KTK WWTP is a wastewater treatment facility located in Springfield, Ohio, serving a small population of approximately 650 people. The plant provides advanced treatment, ensuring high-quality effluent before discharge. With a designed capacity of 64.35 million gallons per day and an actual discharge volume of 37.85 million gallons per day, the plant operates well within its capacity. As a US-based facility, the plant operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency. For small populations, advanced treatment is not typically required by federal standards, but the plant's advanced level suggests it may be in a sensitive watershed or subject to state-specific requirements. The plant discharges to a local water body, likely a tributary of the Mad River or Great Miami River, which flows into the Ohio River and ultimately the Mississippi River and Gulf of Mexico. The advanced treatment helps protect downstream aquatic ecosystems and water quality in the region.

The plant discharges into a local stream that is part of the Mad River or Great Miami River watershed, which drains into the Ohio River and then the Mississippi River to the Gulf of Mexico. The advanced treatment level helps protect sensitive aquatic habitats in the region, supporting diverse fish and macroinvertebrate communities. The plant's location inland, away from coastal areas, reduces direct marine impact but still contributes to overall river basin health.