Clermont Co Middle East Fork WWTP, Batavia

Overview

Clermont Co Middle East Fork WWTP serves Batavia, Ohio, treating wastewater for approximately 26,500 residents. The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act framework, discharging into the local watershed.

Clermont Co Middle East Fork WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Batavia, Ohio, serving a population of about 26,489 people. The plant is situated in Clermont County and is part of the region's water infrastructure. Under the US Clean Water Act, plants of this scale are typically required to meet secondary treatment standards through National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency. These permits set effluent limits to protect water quality in receiving streams. The plant's treated effluent discharges into the East Fork of the Little Miami River, which flows into the Little Miami River and eventually the Ohio River. The watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides recreational opportunities, making proper treatment essential for ecological health.

Environmental context

The plant discharges into the East Fork of the Little Miami River, a tributary of the Little Miami River, which flows into the Ohio River. This watershed supports diverse aquatic species and is an important recreational corridor. The Ohio River ultimately drains into the Mississippi River and the Gulf of Mexico, linking local treatment to downstream water quality.

Frequently asked questions

The plant is located at 4399 Haskell Lane, Batavia, Ohio, in Clermont County, United States.

The plant serves approximately 26,489 residents in the Batavia 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 US Clean Water Act, with NPDES permits issued by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency, which set effluent limits to protect water quality.

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.