Fort Recovery WWTP and Sewers - Mercer County, Ohio Wastewater Treatment

Fort Recovery WWTP and Sewers is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located on SR 119 in Mercer County, Ohio, serving a population of 1,450. The plant operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Clean Water Act, which requires secondary treatment for municipal wastewater discharges. As a small agglomeration, it meets the standard treatment expectations for its scale. The plant provides secondary treatment, a biological process that removes organic matter and suspended solids. With a designed capacity of 946.35 million gallons and an annual discharge volume of 325.55 million gallons, the facility operates well below its capacity, indicating room for future growth. The plant is not within 10 km of the coast, placing it in an inland setting. The treated effluent from Fort Recovery WWTP and Sewers is discharged into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Ohio River basin. The Ohio River is a major tributary of the Mississippi River, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing drinking water for millions. The plant's operations help protect downstream water quality in this ecologically significant watershed.

The plant discharges into tributaries of the Ohio River, which flows into the Mississippi River and eventually the Gulf of Mexico. The Ohio River basin supports a variety of fish and wildlife, including several species of freshwater mussels and migratory birds. Protecting water quality in this watershed is critical for maintaining biodiversity and ensuring safe drinking water for downstream communities.