Greene Co Clifton WWTP and Sewers - Advanced Wastewater Treatment in Clifton, Ohio

Greene Co Clifton WWTP and Sewers is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located at 3837 SR 72 in Clifton, Ohio, within Greene County. The plant serves a small population of 179 people, reflecting its role in a rural community. It operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Clean Water Act, enforced by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency, which issues NPDES permits for discharges. The plant provides advanced treatment, which goes beyond secondary treatment to remove additional nutrients and contaminants. Its designed capacity is 109.78 volume units, with an actual discharge volume of 68.14 units, indicating operational headroom. Advanced treatment typically involves biological nutrient removal, filtration, or disinfection. The treated effluent is discharged into local streams that drain into the Little Miami River, a National Scenic River known for its ecological significance. The Little Miami River flows into the Ohio River, which ultimately reaches the Mississippi River and the Gulf of Mexico. The plant's advanced treatment helps protect these downstream water bodies from nutrient pollution and other contaminants.

The plant discharges into tributaries of the Little Miami River, a high-quality waterway supporting diverse aquatic life and recreational use. The Little Miami River flows into the Ohio River, a major tributary of the Mississippi River, which drains into the Gulf of Mexico. Advanced treatment at this plant reduces nutrient loads, helping to mitigate hypoxia in the Gulf.