Overview
Delaware Co Lower Scioto WRF serves 14,000 people in Delaware County, Ohio. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the Scioto River watershed, ultimately draining to the Ohio River.
Delaware Co Lower Scioto WRF is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Concord Township, Delaware County, Ohio. The plant serves a population of approximately 14,000 residents in the surrounding area, contributing to the region's water infrastructure. As a facility in the United States, the plant operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting requirements. For a plant serving a population of this scale, secondary treatment is typically required to meet effluent standards before discharge. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the Scioto River watershed, which flows southward to join the Ohio River. This river system supports diverse aquatic life and provides drinking water for downstream communities. The plant plays a key role in protecting water quality in this important Midwestern watershed.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Scioto River, a tributary of the Ohio River, which ultimately flows into the Mississippi River and the Gulf of Mexico. The Scioto River watershed supports a variety of fish species and provides habitat for migratory birds. The plant's operations help maintain water quality in this ecologically significant river system, which is used for recreation and as a drinking water source.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on Henderson Drive in Concord Township, Delaware County, Ohio, United States.
The plant serves approximately 14,000 people in the Delaware County area.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into the Scioto River, which flows into the Ohio River and eventually the Mississippi River.
As a US facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act and is required to have an NPDES permit issued by the Ohio EPA, which sets effluent limits to protect water quality.
Plants of this scale in Ohio typically provide secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids, meeting federal and state standards.
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