Overview
Hartford WWTP and Sewers serves 412 people in Hartford Township, Ohio, with advanced treatment. The plant discharges 151.42 megaliters per year into local waterways.
Hartford WWTP and Sewers is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Hartford Township, Licking County, Ohio. Serving a small population of 412 residents, the plant provides advanced treatment to protect public health and the environment in this rural community. The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, which requires National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits for all discharges. With an annual discharge volume of 151.42 megaliters and a designed capacity of 227.12 megaliters, the facility is operating well within its capacity, ensuring reliable treatment for the community. The treated effluent is discharged into local streams that flow into the Muskingum River watershed, ultimately reaching the Ohio River. This advanced treatment helps maintain water quality in the region, supporting aquatic life and downstream uses such as recreation and drinking water supply.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into tributaries of the Muskingum River, which flows into the Ohio River and then the Mississippi River system. The local watershed supports diverse aquatic habitats and is important for regional biodiversity. Advanced treatment reduces nutrient and pollutant loads, protecting downstream ecosystems and water quality.
Frequently asked questions
Hartford WWTP and Sewers is located in Hartford Township, Licking County, Ohio, United States.
The plant serves a population of 412 residents in the Hartford Township area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local streams that flow into the Muskingum River watershed, ultimately reaching the Ohio River.
The plant provides advanced treatment, which goes beyond secondary treatment to remove nutrients and other pollutants, ensuring high-quality effluent.
The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act and is required to have an NPDES permit, which sets limits on discharges to protect water quality.
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