Overview
Glendale WWTP and Sewer System serves approximately 2,155 residents in Glendale, Ohio. The plant operates under U.S. EPA and Ohio EPA regulations for municipal wastewater treatment.
The Glendale WWTP and Sewer System is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Glendale, Ohio, serving a population of about 2,155. The plant is situated in Hamilton County, within the Greater Cincinnati metropolitan area, and is part of the region's wastewater infrastructure. As a small-scale treatment plant, it is subject to the U.S. Clean Water Act and National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting requirements. The Ohio EPA oversees compliance with discharge limits designed to protect water quality in the state's rivers and streams. The plant's treated effluent ultimately drains into the Ohio River basin, which flows into the Mississippi River and then to the Gulf of Mexico. The facility plays a role in maintaining the health of local waterways and downstream aquatic ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Ohio River watershed, which flows into the Mississippi River and eventually the Gulf of Mexico. The local streams and rivers support diverse aquatic life, including fish and macroinvertebrates, and are used for recreation and drinking water. Protecting water quality in this basin is important for both ecological health and human use.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at 528 East Sharon Road, Glendale, Ohio, in Hamilton County, United States.
The plant serves approximately 2,155 residents in the Glendale area.
The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that are part of the Ohio River basin, ultimately reaching the Gulf of Mexico.
The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act and is regulated by the Ohio EPA through an NPDES permit, which sets discharge limits to protect water quality.
Small municipal plants in the U.S. typically provide secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to remove organic matter and solids, as required by the Clean Water Act.
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