Overview
Fayetteville Perry Twp RSD WWTP is a secondary treatment plant in Brown County, Ohio, serving approximately 2,520 people. It discharges 480.75 thousand gallons per day and has a designed capacity of 681.37 thousand gallons per day.
Fayetteville Perry Twp RSD WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Perry Township, Brown County, Ohio, United States. The plant serves a small community of about 2,520 residents, providing secondary treatment to meet state and federal water quality standards. The facility operates with a designed capacity of 681.37 thousand gallons per day and currently discharges an average of 480.75 thousand gallons per day. As a secondary treatment plant, it utilizes biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids, complying with the US Clean Water Act requirements for publicly owned treatment works. The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways within the Ohio River basin, contributing to the protection of downstream aquatic ecosystems. The plant plays a vital role in maintaining water quality in the region, supporting both environmental health and community well-being.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into tributaries of the Ohio River, which flows into the Mississippi River and ultimately the Gulf of Mexico. The local watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is part of a larger river system that provides habitat for fish and migratory birds. Proper treatment helps reduce nutrient loading and protects downstream water quality.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Perry Township, Brown County, Ohio, United States, approximately 39.185 latitude and -83.918 longitude.
The plant serves a population of approximately 2,520 people in the Perry Township area.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which uses biological processes to break down organic matter and remove suspended solids before discharging the treated water.
The plant discharges into local streams that flow into the Ohio River, helping to protect water quality in the Ohio River basin and downstream ecosystems.
As a publicly owned treatment works, the plant operates under the US Clean Water Act, which requires secondary treatment for municipal wastewater. It is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency.
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