Overview
Erie Co Huron Basin WWTP serves approximately 6,000 people in Huron, Ohio. The plant is located near the Lake Erie coast and operates under US EPA and Ohio EPA regulatory oversight.
Erie Co Huron Basin WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility serving the community of Huron in Erie County, Ohio. The plant is situated on River Road near the Huron River, within the Lake Erie watershed. With a designed capacity of 1.00 million gallons per day, it serves a population of about 6,000 residents. 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 a plant of this scale, secondary treatment is typically required, and the facility likely employs conventional treatment processes to meet effluent limits. The plant's treated effluent discharges into the Huron River, which flows northward into Lake Erie. Lake Erie is a vital freshwater resource supporting diverse aquatic life, including fish species such as walleye and perch, and provides drinking water for millions. The plant plays a key role in protecting water quality in the Lake Erie basin.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Huron River, which flows approximately 10 miles north to Lake Erie, part of the Great Lakes system. Lake Erie is the shallowest and most biologically productive of the Great Lakes, supporting a rich ecosystem of fish, birds, and aquatic plants. The watershed is influenced by agricultural runoff and urban development, making wastewater treatment critical to controlling nutrient pollution and harmful algal blooms in the lake.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on River Road in Huron, Erie County, Ohio, near the Huron River and approximately 10 miles from Lake Erie.
The plant serves about 6,000 residents in the Huron area.
Treated effluent is discharged into the Huron River, which flows north into Lake Erie.
The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act and is regulated by an NPDES permit issued by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency.
Plants of this size in Ohio typically provide secondary treatment, including biological processes such as activated sludge or trickling filters, to meet state and federal effluent standards.
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