Overview
Clark Co Southwest Regional WWTP serves Schauers Acres, Ohio, treating wastewater for approximately 23,414 residents. The plant operates under U.S. EPA and Ohio EPA regulations, discharging into local waterways.
Clark Co Southwest Regional WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Schauers Acres, Clark County, Ohio. Serving a population of about 23,414, the plant is part of the regional infrastructure managed by Clark County. The facility is situated inland, away from coastal areas, and its operations are governed by the Clean Water Act through National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency. As a medium-sized agglomeration, the plant is expected to provide at least secondary treatment under U.S. federal standards. The regulatory framework ensures compliance with effluent limits designed to protect water quality. It likely releases treated effluent into a nearby stream or river within the Ohio River basin. The plant's environmental significance lies in its role in protecting local water resources. Treated wastewater is discharged into the regional watershed, which ultimately drains into the Ohio River and then the Mississippi River system. This contributes to the overall health of downstream aquatic ecosystems, including the Gulf of Mexico. Proper treatment helps reduce nutrient loading and other pollutants that could impact water quality and biodiversity.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Ohio River basin, which flows into the Mississippi River and eventually the Gulf of Mexico. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides drinking water for millions. The plant's treatment helps mitigate nutrient pollution that can cause hypoxic zones in the Gulf, making its operation critical for downstream ecological health.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at 3963 Woodbury Road, Schauers Acres, Clark County, Ohio, United States.
The plant serves approximately 23,414 residents in the Schauers Acres area and surrounding parts of Clark County.
The plant discharges treated effluent into a local waterway within the Ohio River basin, likely a stream or river that flows into the Ohio River.
The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, with NPDES permits issued by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency. These permits set effluent limits to protect water quality.
Under the Clean Water Act, plants of this size are required to provide at least secondary treatment, which removes about 85% of organic matter and suspended solids.
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