Greene Co Cedarville WWTP and Sewers - Alpha, Ohio Wastewater Treatment

Greene Co Cedarville WWTP and Sewers is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located at 446 Factory Road in Alpha, Ohio, within Greene County. The plant serves a population of around 3,828 residents, classifying it as a small to medium-sized facility under US regulatory standards. As a US-based plant, it operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency. These permits set effluent limits to protect water quality. The plant discharges treated wastewater into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Ohio River basin. The Ohio River is a major tributary of the Mississippi River, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing drinking water for millions. The plant's operations are important for maintaining water quality in the local watershed and downstream ecosystems.

The plant discharges into streams within the Great Miami River watershed, which flows into the Ohio River and then the Mississippi River before reaching the Gulf of Mexico. This basin supports diverse aquatic species and is a critical migratory corridor for fish. The plant's effluent must meet state and federal standards to protect these downstream waters from nutrient pollution and other contaminants.