Overview
Gibsonburg WWTP and Sewer System serves approximately 2,500 residents in Gibsonburg, Ohio. The plant operates under US EPA and Ohio EPA regulations for municipal wastewater treatment.
Gibsonburg WWTP and Sewer System is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Gibsonburg, Sandusky County, Ohio. The plant serves a population of about 2,506 people, making it a small-scale treatment facility typical of rural communities in the Midwestern United States. As a US-based plant, it operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (Ohio EPA) through the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program. Facilities of this size commonly employ secondary treatment technologies such as activated sludge or lagoon systems to meet effluent standards. The plant discharges treated wastewater into local waterways that drain into the Sandusky River watershed, which ultimately flows into Lake Erie. This makes the plant part of the Great Lakes Basin, a critical freshwater ecosystem. Proper treatment is essential to protect Lake Erie from nutrient pollution, which can cause harmful algal blooms.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent enters the Sandusky River watershed, which flows northward into Sandusky Bay and then into Lake Erie. Lake Erie is the shallowest and most biologically productive of the Great Lakes, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing drinking water for millions. The region is sensitive to nutrient loading, particularly phosphorus, which can fuel algal blooms. The plant's location in an agricultural area adds context to the importance of effective nutrient removal.
Frequently asked questions
Gibsonburg WWTP and Sewer System is located at 300 Cedar Street, Gibsonburg, Ohio, in Sandusky County.
The plant serves approximately 2,506 residents, classifying it as a small municipal wastewater treatment facility.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that are part of the Sandusky River watershed, which ultimately drains into Lake Erie.
As a US facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated by the Ohio EPA through the NPDES permit program, which sets effluent limits to protect water quality.
Small plants in Ohio commonly use secondary treatment processes such as activated sludge, trickling filters, or aerated lagoons to meet state and federal standards.
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