Overview
Eastern Ohio Regional WW Authority serves Bellaire, Ohio, treating wastewater for approximately 16,520 people. The plant discharges into the Ohio River watershed under US EPA NPDES regulations.
The Eastern Ohio Regional WW Authority is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Bellaire, Ohio, serving a population of about 16,520 residents. Situated in Belmont County along the Ohio River, the facility is part of the region's infrastructure for managing domestic wastewater from the community. As a US-based plant serving a medium-sized agglomeration, it operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency. These permits set effluent limits to protect water quality, typically requiring secondary treatment as a minimum standard for municipal plants of this scale. The plant's treated effluent discharges into the Ohio River, a major tributary of the Mississippi River system. The Ohio River supports diverse aquatic life and provides drinking water for millions downstream. The plant's operations contribute to maintaining the river's water quality and ecological health in the region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Ohio River, which flows southwest to join the Mississippi River and ultimately the Gulf of Mexico. The Ohio River basin is ecologically significant, supporting diverse fish species and serving as a migratory corridor for birds. The plant's location in the upper Ohio Valley means its discharge affects downstream communities and aquatic habitats in Ohio, West Virginia, and beyond.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at 5883 Guernsey Street in Bellaire, Ohio, within Belmont County.
The plant serves approximately 16,520 residents in the Bellaire area.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into the Ohio River, which flows into the Mississippi River and then the Gulf of Mexico.
Under the Clean Water Act, municipal wastewater plants in the US must obtain NPDES permits that set effluent limits to protect water quality. Plants serving over 10,000 people typically require secondary treatment as a minimum.
For a plant of this size in Ohio, secondary treatment is standard, which removes at least 85% of organic matter and suspended solids. Some plants may also incorporate nutrient removal if required by their NPDES permit.
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