Overview
Farmersville WWTP and Sewer System is an advanced treatment plant serving 980 people in Farmersville, Ohio. It discharges 662.45 million gallons per year and operates under US EPA NPDES regulations.
Farmersville WWTP and Sewer System is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Farmersville, Montgomery County, Ohio. The plant serves a small population of 980 residents, providing advanced treatment to protect local water quality. The plant has a designed capacity of 840.36 million gallons per year and currently treats a discharge volume of 662.45 million gallons annually. As an advanced treatment facility, it goes beyond secondary treatment to remove nutrients and other pollutants, meeting stringent standards under the US Clean Water Act. For small communities in Ohio, such plants are typically regulated through the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program. The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that drain into the Great Miami River watershed, ultimately flowing to the Ohio River and then the Mississippi River. This advanced treatment helps protect downstream aquatic ecosystems and drinking water sources in the region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Great Miami River basin, which flows southwest through Ohio and joins the Ohio River near Cincinnati. The Ohio River is a major tributary of the Mississippi River, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing drinking water for millions. Advanced treatment at this plant reduces nutrient loading, helping to prevent algal blooms and maintain water quality in the downstream river system.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at 56 South Elm Street in Farmersville, Ohio, within Montgomery County.
The plant serves a population of approximately 980 residents in the Farmersville area.
The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that drain into the Great Miami River basin, eventually reaching the Ohio River.
The plant provides advanced treatment, which goes beyond secondary treatment to remove additional pollutants like nutrients.
The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act and is regulated via an NPDES permit issued by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency, ensuring compliance with discharge limits.
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