Overview
Gambier WWTP and Sewer System serves 2,391 people in Knox County, Ohio. The plant discharges treated wastewater into local waterways under U.S. EPA and Ohio EPA regulations.
Gambier WWTP and Sewer System is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Knox County, Ohio, serving a population of approximately 2,391 residents. The plant is situated in the rural landscape of central Ohio, near the village of Gambier, and is part of the region's public sanitation infrastructure. As a small-scale facility in the United States, the plant operates under the Clean Water Act, which requires secondary treatment for municipal wastewater. The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (Ohio EPA) issues National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits that set effluent limits to protect water quality. Plants of this size typically employ conventional activated sludge or lagoon systems to meet permit requirements. The treated effluent from the plant discharges into a local stream that is part of the Kokosing River watershed. The Kokosing River flows into the Walhonding River, which joins the Muskingum River and eventually drains into the Ohio River. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is used for recreation, making proper treatment essential for maintaining downstream water quality.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a tributary of the Kokosing River, which flows through central Ohio before joining the Walhonding River. The Kokosing River is a designated State Scenic River and supports a healthy population of smallmouth bass and other native fish. Downstream, the waters contribute to the Muskingum River basin, which ultimately drains into the Ohio River. The watershed is primarily agricultural and forested, with sensitive aquatic habitats that benefit from regulated wastewater treatment.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at 20515 Zion Road, College Township, Knox County, Ohio, 43022, United States.
The plant serves a population of 2,391 residents in the Gambier area and surrounding parts of Knox County.
The treated effluent is discharged into a local stream that flows into the Kokosing River, part of the Muskingum River basin.
As a U.S. facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated by the Ohio EPA through an NPDES permit that sets effluent limits.
Small plants in Ohio often use lagoon systems or activated sludge processes to achieve secondary treatment, as required by the Clean Water Act.
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