Coshocton WWTP and Sewer System - Municipal Wastewater Treatment in Coshocton County, Ohio

Coshocton WWTP and Sewer System is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Coshocton County, Ohio, serving a population of about 11,800 residents. The plant is situated in Tuscarawas Township and is part of the region's essential water infrastructure. As a facility serving a medium-sized agglomeration, the plant is expected to meet secondary treatment standards under the U.S. Clean Water Act, administered through the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program. The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency oversees permitting and compliance for such facilities in the state. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into local streams that flow into the Muskingum River, a major tributary of the Ohio River. This river system supports diverse aquatic life and provides drinking water for downstream communities. Proper treatment helps protect water quality in the Muskingum River basin.

The plant discharges into tributaries of the Muskingum River, which flows into the Ohio River and ultimately the Mississippi River. The Muskingum River watershed supports a variety of fish species and provides habitat for migratory birds. The region's agricultural and industrial activities make effective wastewater treatment crucial for maintaining water quality in this important river system.