Delaware Co Hoover Woods WWTP - Advanced Treatment in Delaware County, Ohio

Delaware Co Hoover Woods WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Genoa Township, Delaware County, Ohio. The plant serves a small population of 150 residents, reflecting its role in a rural or suburban setting within the state. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, ensuring a high level of pollutant removal before discharge. With a designed capacity of 98.42 units and a current discharge volume of 37.85 units, the facility operates well below its capacity, indicating room for future growth. As a US-based plant, it operates under the Clean Water Act, with NPDES permits issued by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency to regulate effluent quality. The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Ohio River basin, contributing to the overall water quality of the region. The plant's advanced treatment helps protect downstream aquatic ecosystems and supports the ecological health of the Scioto River watershed.

The plant's discharge enters the local watershed, which is part of the Scioto River basin. The Scioto River flows south to the Ohio River, a major tributary of the Mississippi River. This region supports diverse aquatic life, including fish species such as smallmouth bass and channel catfish. Advanced treatment at the plant helps minimize nutrient loading and protects downstream water quality.