Overview
Geauga Co Scarsdale WWTP is an advanced treatment plant in Geauga County, Ohio, serving 105 people. It discharges treated wastewater into local waterways, supporting the Chagrin River watershed.
Geauga Co Scarsdale WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Russell Township, Geauga County, Ohio. The plant serves a small population of 105 residents and operates with advanced treatment processes to ensure high-quality effluent. As an advanced treatment plant, it goes beyond secondary treatment to remove nutrients and other pollutants, meeting stringent discharge standards. The plant has a designed capacity of 94.64 and currently handles a daily flow of 102.21, indicating it operates near its capacity. Under the US Clean Water Act, such facilities require NPDES permits to regulate discharges. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into local streams that drain into the Chagrin River, which flows north to Lake Erie. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional water quality. The plant's advanced treatment helps protect downstream ecosystems and recreational uses.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into tributaries of the Chagrin River, which flows into Lake Erie, part of the Great Lakes system. The Chagrin River watershed supports diverse fish populations and is a valued recreational resource. Advanced treatment at this plant helps reduce nutrient loading, protecting Lake Erie from algal blooms and maintaining water quality for downstream communities.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on Superior Street in Russell Township, Geauga County, Ohio, United States.
The plant serves a small population of 105 people in the Scarsdale area of Geauga County.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local streams that flow into the Chagrin River, which ultimately reaches Lake Erie.
The plant provides advanced treatment, which goes beyond secondary treatment to remove nutrients and other pollutants, ensuring high-quality effluent.
The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act, which requires NPDES permits for discharges. Advanced treatment helps meet stringent water quality standards to protect the Chagrin River and Lake Erie.
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