Overview
Columbiana WWTP and Sewer System serves Lisbon, Ohio, treating wastewater for approximately 7,800 residents. The plant discharges into local waterways within the Ohio River basin.
Columbiana WWTP and Sewer System is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Lisbon, Columbiana County, Ohio. It serves a population of about 7,800 people, providing essential sanitation services to the community. 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 a facility serving a population of this size, secondary treatment is typically required, with additional nutrient removal if discharging into sensitive waters. The plant's treated effluent flows into local streams that are part of the Ohio River watershed, ultimately draining into the Mississippi River and the Gulf of Mexico. The facility plays a key role in protecting downstream water quality and aquatic ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into tributaries of the Ohio River, which flows into the Mississippi River and then the Gulf of Mexico. The watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional biodiversity. Downstream ecosystems benefit from the plant's treatment processes that reduce pollutants and protect water quality.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at 501 East Washington Street in Lisbon, Ohio, within Columbiana County.
The facility serves approximately 7,800 residents in the Lisbon area.
The treated effluent is discharged into local streams that are part of the Ohio River watershed, eventually reaching the Gulf of Mexico.
As a US plant, it operates under the Clean Water Act and is permitted through the Ohio EPA's NPDES program, which sets discharge limits to protect water quality.
Facilities of this scale typically employ secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids. Some may also include disinfection and nutrient removal depending on local requirements.
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