Overview
Flushing WWTP and Sewer System in Harrison County, Ohio, serves 923 people with advanced treatment. The plant discharges 302.83 thousand cubic meters per year into local waterways.
Flushing WWTP and Sewer System is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Harrison County, Ohio, United States. It serves a small population of 923 residents, providing advanced treatment to protect public health and the environment. The plant is situated inland, far from coastal areas, and operates under the regulatory framework of the US Clean Water Act. The plant has a designed capacity of 757.08 thousand cubic meters and treats an annual discharge volume of 302.83 thousand cubic meters. Advanced treatment goes beyond secondary standards, typically including nutrient removal or disinfection, which is appropriate for protecting sensitive receiving waters. As a small facility, it is subject to EPA NPDES permitting requirements administered by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency. The treated effluent is discharged to local streams that drain into the Ohio River basin, ultimately reaching the Mississippi River and the Gulf of Mexico. The plant's advanced treatment helps reduce nutrient loading and protects downstream aquatic ecosystems in this agriculturally influenced region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into small tributaries of the Ohio River, which flows into the Mississippi River and empties into the Gulf of Mexico. The local watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is part of a larger basin that faces challenges from agricultural runoff and nutrient pollution. Advanced treatment at this facility helps mitigate eutrophication risks in downstream waters.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on Flushing Water Works Road in Harrison County, Ohio, United States.
The plant serves a population of 923 residents in the Flushing area of Harrison County.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local streams that are part of the Ohio River basin, ultimately reaching the Mississippi River and the Gulf of Mexico.
The plant provides advanced treatment, which goes beyond secondary standards to remove additional pollutants such as nutrients, ensuring high-quality effluent.
As a US facility, Flushing WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act and is required to have an NPDES permit issued by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency, which sets discharge limits to protect water quality.
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