Delaware County Home WWTP - Advanced Treatment in Kilbourne, Ohio

Delaware County Home WWTP is a wastewater treatment plant located at 4745 County Home Road in Kilbourne, Ohio, within Delaware County. The facility serves a small population of 60 people, reflecting its role in a rural or institutional setting. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, which go beyond secondary treatment to remove nutrients and other pollutants. With a designed capacity of 75.71 units and a current discharge volume of 18.93 units, the plant operates well below its capacity. Under the US Clean Water Act, such facilities are regulated through National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits, which set effluent limits to protect water quality. The treated effluent is discharged into a local water body, likely a tributary of the Scioto River or Olentangy River, which ultimately flows into the Ohio River. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides drinking water for downstream communities. The advanced treatment helps minimize nutrient loading and protects the ecological health of the receiving waters.

The plant discharges into a local stream within the Scioto River basin, which flows into the Ohio River and eventually the Mississippi River. This watershed supports diverse aquatic species and is used for recreation and drinking water. Advanced treatment reduces nutrient pollution, helping to prevent algal blooms and maintain water quality in downstream ecosystems.