Overview
Columbiana Co Elkton Regional WWTP serves Lisbon, Ohio, treating wastewater for approximately 8,100 residents. The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act framework, with NPDES permitting through the Ohio EPA.
Columbiana Co Elkton Regional WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Lisbon, Columbiana County, Ohio. The plant serves a population of approximately 8,100 people, making it a medium-sized facility within the region's wastewater infrastructure. As a US-based plant, 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 scale, secondary treatment is typically required, with additional nutrient removal standards applicable in sensitive watersheds. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that drain into the Ohio River basin, ultimately reaching the Mississippi River and the Gulf of Mexico. The facility plays a key role in protecting water quality in the region's streams and rivers.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into tributaries of the Ohio River, which flows into the Mississippi River and eventually the Gulf of Mexico. The local watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional water quality. The facility's operations help maintain the ecological health of downstream water bodies by reducing pollutant loads.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at 102 South Market Street in Lisbon, Columbiana County, Ohio, United States.
The plant serves approximately 8,100 residents in the Lisbon area and surrounding communities.
The treated effluent is discharged into local streams that are part of the Ohio River watershed, eventually reaching the Gulf of Mexico.
The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act and is regulated by an NPDES permit issued by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency.
Facilities of this scale in Ohio typically provide secondary treatment, and may include nutrient removal to meet water quality standards in sensitive watersheds.
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