Overview
Delta WWTP and Sewer System serves 3,100 residents in Delta, Ohio. The plant discharges treated wastewater into local waterways under US EPA NPDES regulations.
Delta WWTP and Sewer System is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Delta, Fulton County, Ohio. The plant serves a population of approximately 3,100 people, making it a small-scale community treatment system typical of rural Midwestern towns. As a US facility, the plant operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency. For small agglomerations like Delta, secondary treatment is the standard requirement, ensuring removal of organic matter and suspended solids before discharge. The treated effluent is released into local streams that drain into the Maumee River watershed, which ultimately flows into Lake Erie. This makes the plant part of the Great Lakes basin, where nutrient management is critical to prevent algal blooms and protect aquatic ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into tributaries of the Maumee River, which flows into the western basin of Lake Erie. This region is ecologically sensitive due to nutrient loading that contributes to harmful algal blooms. The plant's treatment processes help reduce phosphorus and nitrogen inputs, supporting the health of Lake Erie's fisheries and drinking water supplies.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at 506 Locust Street in Delta, Fulton County, Ohio, United States.
The plant serves approximately 3,100 residents in the village of Delta and surrounding areas.
The treated effluent is discharged into local streams that are part of the Maumee River watershed, which flows into Lake Erie.
As a US facility, the plant operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated by an NPDES permit issued by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency.
For small agglomerations of this size, secondary treatment is standard, which includes biological processes to remove organic matter and solids, meeting EPA effluent guidelines.
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