Frankfort WWTP and Sewer System | Advanced Wastewater Treatment in Frankfort, Ohio

The Frankfort WWTP and Sewer System is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Frankfort, Ohio, within Ross County. It serves a population of approximately 1,011 residents, classifying it as a small-scale treatment plant under U.S. EPA guidelines. The plant is situated inland, away from coastal areas, and operates as part of the local infrastructure managed by the city. The facility employs advanced treatment processes, which go beyond the secondary treatment standard required by the U.S. Clean Water Act. With a designed capacity of 719.23 million gallons per year and an actual discharge volume of 685.16 million gallons per year, the plant operates efficiently within its capacity. As a U.S. facility, it is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting, ensuring compliance with federal water quality standards. The treated effluent is discharged into a local receiving water body, which ultimately drains into the Ohio River basin. The plant plays a key role in protecting downstream water quality, including the Scioto River and the Ohio River, which support diverse aquatic life and provide drinking water for communities. Advanced treatment helps reduce nutrient loading and other pollutants, contributing to the ecological health of the region.

The plant discharges into a local waterway that flows into the Scioto River, a major tributary of the Ohio River. The Ohio River basin supports a wide range of aquatic species and is an important migratory corridor for fish. Advanced treatment at this facility helps minimize nutrient and pollutant loads, protecting downstream ecosystems and water quality for recreational and drinking water uses.