Overview
Fairfield Co Sycamore Creek WRF serves approximately 3,000 people in Huntington Hills, Ohio. The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act framework for small municipal wastewater systems.
Fairfield Co Sycamore Creek WRF is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Huntington Hills, Fairfield County, Ohio. The plant serves a population of approximately 3,000 residents, classifying it as a small-scale treatment system within the region's wastewater infrastructure. As a US-based facility, the plant operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting requirements. The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that drain into the Ohio River basin, ultimately reaching the Mississippi River and the Gulf of Mexico. Its operations contribute to protecting downstream aquatic ecosystems and maintaining water quality in the region's surface waters.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into streams within the Ohio River watershed, which flows into the Mississippi River and eventually the Gulf of Mexico. This downstream chain supports diverse aquatic life and provides critical habitat for migratory fish species. The facility's discharge quality is important for maintaining the ecological health of these receiving waters.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at 6609 Kennington Square North in Huntington Hills, Violet Township, Fairfield County, Ohio, United States.
The plant serves approximately 3,000 residents in the Huntington Hills area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that are part of the Ohio River basin, which flows to the Mississippi River and the Gulf of Mexico.
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.
Small municipal plants in the US typically provide secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids, meeting EPA standards for discharge into surface waters.
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