Overview
Fulton Co Airport Industrial Park is an advanced wastewater treatment plant in Ottokee, Ohio, serving a small population of 75. It discharges 11.36 cubic meters per day and has a designed capacity of 18.93 cubic meters per day.
Fulton Co Airport Industrial Park is an advanced wastewater treatment facility located in Ottokee, Fulton County, Ohio. The plant serves a small population of approximately 75 people, reflecting its role in supporting an industrial park and nearby rural community. It operates as part of the municipal wastewater infrastructure in northwestern Ohio. The plant provides advanced treatment, which goes beyond secondary treatment to remove additional nutrients and contaminants. With a designed capacity of 18.93 cubic meters per day and an average discharge volume of 11.36 cubic meters per day, the facility operates well within its capacity. Under the US Clean Water Act, such facilities are regulated through the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program, administered by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency. The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that drain into the Maumee River basin, ultimately reaching Lake Erie. This watershed is ecologically significant as it supports diverse aquatic life and contributes to the Great Lakes ecosystem. The plant's advanced treatment helps protect downstream water quality in this sensitive region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into tributaries of the Maumee River, which flows into Lake Erie at Toledo, Ohio. Lake Erie is the shallowest of the Great Lakes and is particularly sensitive to nutrient pollution, which can cause harmful algal blooms. The advanced treatment at this facility helps reduce nutrient loads, supporting the health of the Maumee River watershed and Lake Erie's aquatic ecosystem.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at 9796 County Road 14, Ottokee, Fulton County, Ohio, United States.
The plant serves a small population of approximately 75 people, primarily supporting the Fulton County Airport Industrial Park and surrounding area.
The plant provides advanced treatment, which includes processes beyond secondary treatment to remove nutrients and other contaminants, ensuring high-quality effluent.
The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act, which requires NPDES permits for all wastewater discharges. The Ohio EPA issues and enforces permits to ensure compliance with water quality standards.
The plant discharges into the Maumee River basin, which flows into Lake Erie. This watershed is critical for Great Lakes water quality, and advanced treatment helps reduce nutrient pollution that can cause algal blooms.
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