Overview
Geneva on the Lake WWTP and Sewers serves 6,400 residents in Geneva-on-the-Lake, Ohio. The plant operates under U.S. Clean Water Act regulations and discharges into the Lake Erie watershed.
Geneva on the Lake WWTP and Sewers is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Geneva-on-the-Lake, Ashtabula County, Ohio. The plant serves a population of approximately 6,400 people, providing essential wastewater treatment for this Lake Erie shoreline community. As a U.S. facility, the plant operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit requirements. For a community of this size, secondary treatment is typically required, with additional nutrient removal standards applicable in the Lake Erie basin due to harmful algal bloom concerns. The plant's treated effluent ultimately discharges into Lake Erie, the shallowest and most biologically productive of the Great Lakes. The receiving waters support diverse aquatic life and are a critical drinking water source for millions. The plant plays a key role in protecting Lake Erie's water quality and the downstream ecosystem.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Lake Erie watershed, part of the Great Lakes Basin. Lake Erie is a vital freshwater resource supporting diverse fish populations and providing drinking water for millions. The lake faces challenges from nutrient pollution, particularly phosphorus, which contributes to harmful algal blooms. The plant's operations are important for maintaining water quality in this ecologically sensitive region.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on North Broadway in Geneva-on-the-Lake, Ashtabula County, Ohio, United States, near the shore of Lake Erie.
The plant serves approximately 6,400 residents in the Geneva-on-the-Lake community.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the Lake Erie watershed, likely via a local tributary or direct outfall into the lake.
As a U.S. facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated by an NPDES permit issued by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency.
Plants of this size typically provide secondary treatment, and in the Lake Erie basin, they may also require phosphorus removal to meet Great Lakes water quality standards.
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