Overview
Clermont Co Wards Corners WWTP serves 3,250 people in Clermont County, Ohio. The plant discharges treated wastewater into local waterways within the Ohio River basin.
Clermont Co Wards Corners WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Miami Township, Clermont County, Ohio. The plant serves a population of approximately 3,250 residents in the surrounding community, operating as part of the region's water infrastructure. As a small-scale treatment plant in the United States, it 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 facilities of this size, secondary treatment is typically required to meet effluent limits for biochemical oxygen demand and total suspended solids. The plant's treated effluent discharges into local streams that flow into the Little Miami River, a designated State Scenic River, and ultimately reaches the Ohio River. The Ohio River basin supports diverse aquatic life and provides drinking water for millions downstream, making proper treatment essential for water quality and ecosystem health.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into tributaries of the Little Miami River, which flows into the Ohio River. The Ohio River is a major waterway that drains into the Mississippi River and eventually the Gulf of Mexico. The Little Miami River is an ecologically sensitive stream supporting diverse fish and macroinvertebrate communities, and its protection is critical for regional biodiversity and recreational use.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Miami Township, Clermont County, Ohio, near Loveland-Miamiville Road.
The plant serves approximately 3,250 residents in the Clermont County area.
The treated effluent is discharged into local streams that flow into the Little Miami River, a tributary of the Ohio River.
As a US facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated by an NPDES permit issued by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency.
For small agglomerations in the US, secondary treatment is standard, which typically includes biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
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