Franklin Co Taylor Estates WWTP - Advanced Wastewater Treatment in Franklin County, Ohio

Franklin Co Taylor Estates WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Plain Township, Franklin County, Ohio. The plant serves a small population of 250 residents, providing advanced treatment to protect local water quality. It is situated inland, away from coastal areas, and operates under the regulatory framework of the United States Clean Water Act. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, which go beyond secondary treatment to remove nutrients and other pollutants. With a designed capacity of 94.64 units and an average daily discharge of 75.71 units, the facility operates below its maximum capacity, indicating room for future growth. As a small-scale plant, it is subject to EPA NPDES permitting requirements, which set effluent limits to safeguard receiving waters. The treated effluent from the plant 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 ecosystems and providing drinking water for millions. The plant's advanced treatment helps reduce nutrient loading, protecting downstream water quality and aquatic habitats.

The plant discharges into small streams within the Scioto River watershed, which flows into the Ohio River. The Ohio River is a critical waterway for the central United States, supporting diverse fish populations and migratory birds. Downstream, the river joins the Mississippi, impacting the Gulf of Mexico ecosystem. Advanced treatment at this plant helps minimize nutrient pollution, reducing the risk of algal blooms in receiving waters.