East Liverpool WWTP and Sewer System - Ohio Wastewater Treatment Plant

The East Liverpool WWTP and Sewer System is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in East Liverpool, Columbiana County, Ohio. It serves a population of about 13,939 people in the city and surrounding area, operating as part of the region's public sanitation infrastructure. As a medium-sized agglomeration in the United States, the plant is subject to the Clean Water Act and National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting requirements. These regulations mandate secondary treatment as a minimum standard for municipal wastewater plants, ensuring that effluent meets water quality standards before discharge. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the Ohio River, a major tributary of the Mississippi River. The Ohio River supports diverse aquatic life and provides drinking water for millions downstream. The plant plays a critical role in protecting water quality in this important river system.

The plant discharges into the Ohio River, which flows southwest to join the Mississippi River and ultimately the Gulf of Mexico. The Ohio River watershed supports a variety of fish species and is an important migratory corridor for birds. Protecting water quality in this river is essential for downstream communities and ecosystems.