Defiance Co Middle Gordon Creek WWTP and Sewers - Logan, Ohio Wastewater Treatment

Defiance Co Middle Gordon Creek WWTP and Sewers is a wastewater treatment facility located at 8998 SR 49 in Logan, Ohio, within Defiance County. The plant serves a small population of 80 people, reflecting its role in a rural or suburban setting. As part of the United States' wastewater infrastructure, it operates under the Clean Water Act, which sets standards for effluent quality and discharge permits. The plant provides advanced treatment, which goes beyond the secondary treatment typically required for municipal facilities. Advanced treatment processes remove additional nutrients and contaminants, ensuring high-quality effluent. The plant has a designed capacity of 30.28 million gallons per day and a discharge volume of 30.28 million gallons per day, indicating full utilization of its capacity. The treated wastewater is discharged into local waterways, likely tributaries of the Maumee River or Lake Erie basin. This discharge supports the ecological health of downstream environments, including wetlands and streams that provide habitat for aquatic species. The plant's advanced treatment helps protect water quality in the region, which is part of the Great Lakes watershed.

The plant discharges into local streams that drain into the Maumee River, which flows into Lake Erie. Lake Erie is a vital freshwater resource supporting diverse aquatic life, including fish and migratory birds. The advanced treatment helps reduce nutrient loading, which is critical in this region where agricultural runoff can contribute to algal blooms. The plant's location inland, away from the coast, minimizes direct marine impact but still plays a role in protecting the Great Lakes ecosystem.