Fulton Co Pettisville WWTP - Secondary Treatment in Pettisville, Ohio

Fulton Co Pettisville WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located at 4618 County Road 19 in Pettisville, Fulton County, Ohio. The plant serves a small population of 615 residents, reflecting the rural character of the area. It operates as part of the region's wastewater infrastructure, managed by local authorities. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required by the U.S. Clean Water Act for municipal facilities. With a designed capacity of 439.11 thousand gallons per day and an average discharge volume of 287.69 thousand gallons per day, the plant operates well within its capacity. Under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES), the plant must meet effluent limits to protect water quality. The treated effluent is discharged into local streams that drain into the Maumee River basin, ultimately reaching Lake Erie. This watershed is part of the Great Lakes system, which supports diverse aquatic life and provides drinking water for millions. The plant's performance is critical to reducing nutrient loading and preventing algal blooms in Lake Erie.

The plant discharges into tributaries of the Maumee River, which flows into the western basin of Lake Erie. This region is ecologically sensitive due to harmful algal blooms fueled by nutrient pollution. The Maumee River watershed is a major agricultural area, and wastewater treatment plants play a key role in controlling phosphorus and nitrogen inputs to the lake.