Overview
Columbiana Co Gilford Lake WWTP serves New Garden, Ohio, treating wastewater for approximately 4,068 residents. The plant operates under U.S. EPA and Ohio EPA regulations for inland discharge.
Columbiana Co Gilford Lake WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in New Garden, Columbiana County, Ohio. The plant serves a population of about 4,068 people, reflecting a small to medium-sized community in rural southeastern Ohio. As a U.S. facility, the plant operates under the Clean Water Act, with National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency. For plants serving populations around 4,000, secondary treatment is typically required, which includes biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids. The 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 plant plays a key role in protecting local streams and groundwater quality in the region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into tributaries of the Ohio River, which flows into the Mississippi River and then the Gulf of Mexico. The local watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is part of a larger river system that provides drinking water and recreation. Protecting water quality here helps maintain the ecological health of downstream habitats.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in New Garden, Columbiana County, Ohio, United States.
The plant serves approximately 4,068 residents.
The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that drain into the Ohio River basin.
The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act and is regulated by an NPDES permit issued by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency.
For plants of this scale, secondary treatment is standard, involving biological processes to reduce organic pollutants and suspended solids before discharge.
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