Overview
Edon WWTP and Sewer System serves the village of Edon, Ohio, with advanced treatment for a population of 898. The plant discharges treated wastewater into local waterways, supporting environmental health in Williams County.
Edon WWTP and Sewer System is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Edon, Ohio, a small village in Williams County. The plant serves a population of approximately 898 residents, providing advanced treatment to ensure effluent quality meets regulatory standards. As a facility in the United States, it operates under the Clean Water Act, with discharge permits issued by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency. The plant has a designed capacity of 757.08 cubic meters per day and currently treats a daily volume of 567.81 cubic meters. The advanced treatment process goes beyond secondary treatment, typically incorporating nutrient removal or filtration to reduce pollutants further. This level of treatment is appropriate for protecting sensitive receiving waters and aligns with EPA guidelines for small to medium communities. The treated effluent is discharged into a local water body that drains into the St. Joseph River watershed, part of the Maumee River basin, which ultimately flows into Lake Erie. This connection highlights the plant's role in safeguarding the Great Lakes ecosystem. By maintaining advanced treatment, the facility helps reduce nutrient loading and supports aquatic life in downstream habitats.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a local stream within the St. Joseph River watershed, which flows into the Maumee River and then into Lake Erie. Lake Erie is a vital freshwater resource that supports diverse aquatic species and provides drinking water for millions. The advanced treatment helps minimize nutrient pollution, which is critical for preventing harmful algal blooms in the lake.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at 130 East Indiana Street, Edon, Ohio, in Williams County, United States.
The plant serves approximately 898 residents of Edon village and surrounding areas.
The treated effluent is discharged into a local water body that flows into the St. Joseph River watershed, part of the Maumee River basin, ultimately reaching Lake Erie.
The plant provides advanced treatment, which goes beyond secondary treatment to remove additional pollutants such as nutrients, ensuring high-quality effluent.
As a US facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency through an NPDES permit, which sets discharge limits to protect water quality.
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