Overview
Clermont Co Lower East Fork WWTP serves Terrace Park, Ohio, treating wastewater for approximately 55,791 people. The plant discharges into the local watershed, ultimately draining to the Ohio River.
Clermont Co Lower East Fork WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Terrace Park, Ohio, within Hamilton County. Serving an estimated population of 55,791, the plant is part of the region's infrastructure managed under the U.S. Clean Water Act. As a medium-sized agglomeration, the plant is expected to meet secondary treatment standards under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program. The facility's treatment processes are designed to reduce pollutants before discharge, aligning with federal and state regulations to protect water quality. The plant's treated effluent is released into the local watershed, which flows into the East Fork of the Little Miami River, a tributary of the Ohio River. The Ohio River is a major waterway supporting diverse aquatic life and providing drinking water for millions downstream. The plant's operations help maintain the ecological health of this important river system.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the East Fork of the Little Miami River, which flows into the Little Miami River and then the Ohio River. The Ohio River is a critical water source for communities and supports a variety of fish and wildlife. The watershed is ecologically sensitive, with efforts to reduce nutrient pollution and protect aquatic habitats.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at 2 Miami Avenue, Terrace Park, Ohio, in Hamilton County, United States.
The plant serves approximately 55,791 people in the Terrace Park area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the East Fork of the Little Miami River, which flows into the Little Miami River and then the Ohio River.
The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, with permits issued under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency.
Plants of this scale typically provide secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids, as required by the Clean Water Act.
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