Overview
Geauga Co Opalacka WWTP is an advanced treatment plant serving 2,100 people in Chesterland, Ohio. It discharges 567.81 megaliters per year into local waterways, operating under US EPA and Ohio EPA regulations.
Geauga Co Opalacka WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located at 12907 Opalocka Drive in Chesterland, Ohio, within Geauga County. The plant serves a population of approximately 2,100 residents, classifying it as a small-scale treatment facility under US regulatory frameworks. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, which go beyond the secondary treatment standard required by the US Clean Water Act. Advanced treatment typically includes nutrient removal (nitrogen and phosphorus) and enhanced disinfection, ensuring high-quality effluent. The plant has a designed capacity of 605.66 megaliters per year and currently discharges 567.81 megaliters annually, indicating operational headroom. The treated effluent is discharged into local streams that drain into the Grand River watershed, which flows north to Lake Erie. Lake Erie is a vital freshwater resource supporting drinking water, recreation, and diverse aquatic life. The plant's advanced treatment helps protect the lake from nutrient pollution, which can cause harmful algal blooms.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into tributaries of the Grand River, which flows into Lake Erie, the southernmost Great Lake. Lake Erie supports a major fishery and provides drinking water for millions. The watershed is ecologically sensitive to nutrient loading, and the plant's advanced treatment helps mitigate eutrophication risks in the lake.
Frequently asked questions
Geauga Co Opalacka WWTP is located at 12907 Opalocka Drive in Chesterland, Ohio, within Geauga County, United States.
The plant serves approximately 2,100 residents in the Chesterland area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local streams that are part of the Grand River watershed, which ultimately flows into Lake Erie.
The plant provides advanced treatment, which includes nutrient removal and enhanced disinfection beyond secondary treatment standards.
The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act, with permits issued by the Ohio EPA. Advanced treatment is often required for discharges into sensitive water bodies like Lake Erie.
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