Grover Hill WWTP and Sewer System - Advanced Wastewater Treatment in Ohio

The Grover Hill WWTP and Sewer System is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Grover Hill, Paulding County, Ohio. It serves a small community of approximately 412 residents, providing advanced treatment to ensure environmental protection. The plant is situated inland, away from coastal areas, and operates under the regulatory framework of the US Clean Water Act. The facility employs advanced treatment processes, which go beyond secondary treatment to remove nutrients and other pollutants. With a designed capacity of 227.12 thousand cubic meters per year and a current discharge volume of 105.99 thousand cubic meters per year, the plant operates well within its capacity. As a small agglomeration, it meets the requirements set by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for wastewater treatment. The treated effluent is discharged into local streams that flow into the Maumee River, which drains into Lake Erie. This watershed is ecologically significant, supporting diverse aquatic life and contributing to the Great Lakes ecosystem. The plant's advanced treatment helps protect downstream water quality and the health of Lake Erie.

The plant discharges into tributaries of the Maumee River, which flows into the western basin of Lake Erie. This region is part of the Great Lakes watershed, a critical freshwater ecosystem. The Maumee River is a major tributary to Lake Erie, and its watershed supports diverse aquatic species and migratory birds. Advanced treatment at the plant helps reduce nutrient loading, which is important for mitigating harmful algal blooms in Lake Erie.