Overview
Granville WWTP and Sewer System serves approximately 3,500 residents in Granville, Ohio. The plant discharges treated wastewater into local waterways within the Licking River watershed.
Granville WWTP and Sewer System is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Granville, Licking County, Ohio. Serving a population of around 3,500, the plant is part of the community's essential infrastructure for managing domestic wastewater. As a small-scale facility in the United States, the plant operates under the Clean Water Act, which requires National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits for all discharges. Plants of this size typically employ secondary treatment to meet federal and state standards. The treated effluent is discharged into local streams that flow into the Licking River, a tributary of the Muskingum River, which ultimately drains into the Ohio River. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides recreational opportunities for the region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Licking River watershed, which flows into the Muskingum River and then the Ohio River. This river system supports a variety of fish and macroinvertebrate species and is an important corridor for migratory birds. The area is characterized by mixed agricultural and urban land use, which can influence nutrient and sediment loads in the receiving waters.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on Thomas J. Evans Trail in Granville, Ohio, within Licking County.
The facility serves approximately 3,500 residents in the Granville community.
The treated effluent is discharged into local streams that are part of the Licking River watershed, which flows into the Muskingum River and ultimately the Ohio River.
As a U.S. facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act and must comply with an NPDES permit issued by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency.
Plants of this size in Ohio typically use secondary treatment processes, such as activated sludge or trickling filters, to meet state and federal effluent standards.
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