Overview
Geauga Co Plymouth Acres WWTP in Claridon Township, Ohio, serves 204 people with advanced treatment. The plant discharges 45.43 megaliters per year and operates under US Clean Water Act regulations.
Geauga Co Plymouth Acres WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Claridon Township, Geauga County, Ohio. It serves a small population of 204 residents, reflecting its role in a rural community within the state's northeastern region. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, exceeding the secondary treatment standard typically required for small US facilities under the Clean Water Act. It has a designed capacity of 37.85 megaliters and discharges 45.43 megaliters annually, indicating operational efficiency. Treated effluent from the plant flows into local waterways that drain into the Lake Erie basin, part of the Great Lakes system. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides drinking water for millions, making advanced treatment critical for protecting water quality in this ecologically sensitive region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into streams within the Lake Erie watershed, which ultimately drains into Lake Erie. Lake Erie is the shallowest and most biologically productive of the Great Lakes, supporting a major fishery and providing drinking water for over 11 million people. Advanced treatment helps reduce nutrient loading, which is a key concern for preventing harmful algal blooms in the lake.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Claridon Township, Geauga County, Ohio, United States.
The plant serves a small community of 204 residents.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local streams that flow into the Lake Erie watershed.
The plant provides advanced treatment, which goes beyond the secondary treatment standard required by the US Clean Water Act for most municipal plants.
As a US facility, it operates under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program, which sets discharge limits to protect water quality. Advanced treatment helps meet stringent requirements for sensitive watersheds like Lake Erie.
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