Overview
Delaware WWTP and Sewer System serves approximately 37,000 people in Delaware, Ohio. The plant discharges treated wastewater into local waterways, supporting the Olentangy River watershed.
The Delaware WWTP and Sewer System is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Delaware, Ohio, serving a population of about 37,066. The plant is part of the city's infrastructure, managing wastewater from residential and commercial sources in the Delaware area. As a medium-sized agglomeration, the facility operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, which requires secondary treatment as a baseline for municipal plants. Under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES), the plant must meet effluent limits set by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency. Plants of this scale typically employ biological treatment followed by disinfection. The population served indicates a facility sized for a mid-sized community. The treated effluent is discharged to a local water body that drains into the Olentangy River, a tributary of the Scioto River, which flows to the Ohio River and ultimately the Mississippi River. The plant plays a key role in protecting water quality in the Olentangy watershed, which supports diverse aquatic life and recreational uses.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a tributary of the Olentangy River, which flows through central Ohio before joining the Scioto River. The Scioto River empties into the Ohio River, a major tributary of the Mississippi River. The Olentangy watershed supports a variety of fish and macroinvertebrate species, and the plant's effluent must meet water quality standards to protect this ecosystem. The area is inland, with no direct coastal impact.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Delaware, Ohio, United States, near Columbus Pike in the Sandusky Street Historic District.
The plant serves approximately 37,066 people in the city of Delaware and surrounding areas.
The treated effluent is discharged into a local water body that drains into the Olentangy River, part of the Ohio River basin.
The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, with NPDES permits issued by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency, requiring secondary treatment and effluent limits.
Plants of this scale typically use secondary treatment processes such as activated sludge or trickling filters, followed by disinfection, to meet NPDES permit requirements.
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