Fostoria WWTP and Sewer System - Ohio Wastewater Treatment Plant Serving 15,395 Residents

The Fostoria WWTP and Sewer System is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located at 1290 Perrysburg Road in Fostoria, Ohio, within Wood County. The plant serves a population of about 15,395 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under typical US classifications. Its designed capacity is 1.00 million gallons per day, reflecting the scale of the community it supports. As a US-based facility, the plant operates under the regulatory framework of the Clean Water Act, administered through the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program. The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency issues permits that set effluent limits and monitoring requirements to protect water quality. The plant discharges treated wastewater into a receiving water body within the Lake Erie basin, which ultimately drains into Lake Erie. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides recreational and drinking water resources for the region. The plant's operations are critical for maintaining water quality in local streams and the downstream Great Lakes ecosystem.

The Fostoria WWTP discharges into a tributary of the Lake Erie basin, with treated effluent eventually reaching Lake Erie. Lake Erie is the shallowest and most biologically productive of the Great Lakes, supporting important fisheries and migratory bird populations. The plant's discharge contributes to the nutrient load in the watershed, making effective treatment essential to prevent algal blooms and maintain ecological balance in the lake.