Overview
Garrettsville WWTP and Sewer System serves approximately 2,262 residents in Garrettsville, Ohio. The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act, which mandates secondary treatment for municipal wastewater facilities.
Garrettsville WWTP and Sewer System is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Garrettsville, Portage County, Ohio. Serving a population of around 2,262, the plant is part of the village's infrastructure for managing domestic wastewater from the community. As a US-based plant of this scale, it operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency. These permits set effluent limits to protect water quality, typically requiring secondary treatment for municipal facilities. The plant discharges treated effluent into a local waterway that ultimately drains into the Mahoning River watershed, which flows into the Ohio River and then the Mississippi River system. This downstream connection underscores the plant's role in protecting regional water quality and aquatic habitats.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent enters a tributary of the Mahoning River, which flows through northeastern Ohio and western Pennsylvania before joining the Ohio River. The Mahoning River watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is an important corridor for migratory fish. Discharges from the plant must comply with state water quality standards to prevent nutrient enrichment and protect downstream ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on Liberty Street in Garrettsville, Portage County, Ohio, United States.
The plant serves approximately 2,262 residents of Garrettsville and the surrounding area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into a local tributary that flows into the Mahoning River watershed, ultimately reaching the Ohio River.
As a municipal wastewater plant in the US, it must comply with the Clean Water Act and obtain an NPDES permit from the Ohio EPA, which sets limits on pollutants to protect water quality.
For a small community of this size, secondary treatment is standard under the Clean Water Act, which typically involves biological processes to remove organic matter and solids.
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