Franklin Co Oakhurst Knolls WWTP - Advanced Wastewater Treatment in Franklin County, Ohio

Franklin Co Oakhurst Knolls WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Franklin County, Ohio, United States. The plant serves a population of approximately 1,000 residents, classifying it as a small-scale treatment facility within the state's wastewater infrastructure. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, which go beyond secondary treatment to remove additional pollutants such as nutrients. With a designed capacity of 378.54 units and a discharge volume of 370.97 units, the facility operates near its capacity. As a US plant, it operates under the Clean Water Act, with National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency, ensuring compliance with effluent limits. The treated effluent is discharged into a local water body, ultimately contributing to the Ohio River basin. The plant plays a role in protecting downstream water quality and supporting aquatic ecosystems in the region.

The plant discharges into a receiving water body within the Ohio River watershed, which drains into the Mississippi River and eventually the Gulf of Mexico. The local watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is an important resource for recreation and drinking water. Advanced treatment helps reduce nutrient loading, which is critical for mitigating eutrophication in downstream waters.