Overview
Clinton Co Martinsville Midland WWTP serves 940 people in Clinton County, Ohio, with advanced treatment. The plant discharges 378.54 thousand cubic meters per year into local waterways.
Clinton Co Martinsville Midland WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Clinton County, Ohio, United States. The plant serves a small population of 940 residents, providing advanced treatment to protect local water quality. The facility has a designed capacity of 575.38 thousand cubic meters per year and currently discharges 378.54 thousand cubic meters annually. As a US plant, it operates under the Clean Water Act, with NPDES permits issued by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency to regulate effluent limits and ensure compliance with water quality standards. The treated effluent is discharged into nearby streams that flow into the Little Miami River, a National Scenic River, and ultimately into the Ohio River. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides recreational opportunities, making advanced treatment essential for preserving ecological health.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into tributaries of the Little Miami River, which flows into the Ohio River and then the Mississippi River to the Gulf of Mexico. The Little Miami River is an ecologically significant waterway supporting diverse fish and macroinvertebrate communities. Advanced treatment helps minimize nutrient loading and protect downstream habitats.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at 2163 SR 28, Washington Township, Clinton County, Ohio, 45148, United States.
The plant serves a population of 940 residents in the Martinsville and Midland areas of Clinton County.
The plant provides advanced treatment, which goes beyond secondary treatment to remove nutrients and other pollutants, ensuring high-quality effluent.
As a US wastewater facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act and is required to have an NPDES permit issued by the Ohio EPA, which sets effluent limits to protect water quality.
Small plants in the US often use advanced treatment technologies such as lagoons, sequencing batch reactors, or membrane bioreactors to meet permit requirements and protect sensitive receiving waters.
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