Hanover WWTP and Sewers - Licking County, Ohio Wastewater Treatment Plant

Hanover WWTP and Sewers is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Hartford Township, Licking County, Ohio, United States. The plant serves a small population of 885 residents, reflecting its role in a rural or suburban community within the state. The facility provides advanced treatment, which goes beyond secondary treatment to remove nutrients and other pollutants. With a designed capacity of 605.66 m³/day and an average daily discharge of 378.54 m³/day, the plant operates below its capacity. As a US facility, 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, which set effluent limits to protect water quality. The treated effluent is discharged into a local water body, likely a tributary of the Muskingum River or directly into the river system, which ultimately flows to the Ohio River and then the Mississippi River. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides drinking water for downstream communities. The advanced treatment helps minimize nutrient loading and protects the ecological health of the receiving waters.

The plant discharges into a local stream within the Muskingum River basin, which drains into the Ohio River and eventually the Mississippi River. This watershed supports diverse aquatic species and is important for regional water quality. The advanced treatment reduces nutrient pollution, helping to prevent algal blooms and maintain oxygen levels in downstream waters.