Overview
Guernsey Co Coventry Estates 1 is an advanced wastewater treatment plant serving 228 people in Coventry Estates, Ohio. It discharges treated water into the local watershed, supporting downstream water quality.
Guernsey Co Coventry Estates 1 is an advanced wastewater treatment plant located in Coventry Estates, Guernsey County, Ohio. The facility serves a small population of 228 residents, providing essential sanitation services to this rural community. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, which go beyond secondary treatment to remove nutrients and other pollutants. With a designed capacity of 94.64 cubic meters per day and a discharge volume matching that figure, the plant operates at full capacity. As a US facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act, with National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which drains into the Muskingum River basin and eventually the Ohio River. This contributes to the protection of aquatic habitats and downstream water quality in the region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Muskingum River basin, a tributary of the Ohio River. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides drinking water for downstream communities. The advanced treatment helps reduce nutrient loading, protecting the river ecosystem from eutrophication.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at 99 Hillcrest Lane, Coventry Estates, Guernsey County, Ohio, United States.
The plant serves a small community of 228 residents in Coventry Estates.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which flows into the Muskingum River basin and eventually the Ohio River.
The plant provides advanced treatment, which includes nutrient removal beyond secondary treatment, ensuring high-quality effluent.
As a US facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated by an NPDES permit issued by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency, which sets discharge limits to protect water quality.
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