Overview
Defiance Co Evansport WWTP and Sewer System is a secondary treatment plant serving 304 residents in Evansport, Ohio. It discharges 75.71 megaliters of treated wastewater annually.
Defiance Co Evansport WWTP and Sewer System is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Evansport, Ohio, within Defiance County. The plant serves a small population of 304 residents, reflecting its role in a rural community. It operates under the regulatory framework of the United States Clean Water Act, which governs wastewater discharges through the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program. The plant provides secondary treatment, a standard level required for most municipal facilities in the U.S. to reduce organic matter and suspended solids. Its designed capacity is 189.27 megaliters, with an actual discharge volume of 75.71 megaliters, indicating operational capacity well below design limits. The facility is managed as part of the local sewer system serving Evansport and surrounding areas. The treated effluent is discharged into a local waterway within the Maumee River basin, which ultimately drains into Lake Erie. This watershed is ecologically significant, supporting diverse aquatic life and contributing to the Great Lakes ecosystem. The plant's operations help protect downstream water quality in this sensitive region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a tributary of the Maumee River, which flows into Lake Erie, part of the Great Lakes system. This watershed is ecologically sensitive, supporting diverse fish populations and migratory birds. The Maumee River basin is a major contributor of nutrients to Lake Erie, making wastewater treatment crucial for controlling algal blooms and maintaining water quality.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on Def Williams Co Line Road in Evansport, Washington Township, Defiance County, Ohio, United States.
The plant serves a small population of 304 residents in the Evansport area.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required under the U.S. Clean Water Act for most municipal wastewater facilities.
The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits, which set limits on pollutant discharges to protect water quality.
Small plants in the U.S. often use secondary treatment processes such as activated sludge or trickling filters to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge.
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