Haskins WWTP and Sewer System - Advanced Wastewater Treatment in Haskins, Ohio

Haskins WWTP and Sewer System is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Haskins, Wood County, Ohio, United States. The plant serves a population of approximately 1,544 residents, reflecting a small community-scale operation. It is situated inland, more than 10 kilometers from the coast, and its treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Lake Erie basin. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, which go beyond secondary treatment to remove additional nutrients and contaminants. With a designed capacity of 1,135.62 thousand cubic meters per year and an actual discharge volume of 423.97 thousand cubic meters per year, the facility operates well within its capacity. As a US plant, it is regulated under the Clean Water Act and must comply with National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency. The treated wastewater from Haskins WWTP is discharged into the Maumee River watershed, which flows into Lake Erie. This region is ecologically significant as Lake Erie supports diverse aquatic life and provides drinking water for millions. The advanced treatment helps reduce nutrient loading, which is critical for preventing harmful algal blooms in the lake. The plant plays a key role in protecting downstream water quality and the broader Great Lakes ecosystem.

The plant discharges into the Maumee River watershed, which flows into Lake Erie, part of the Great Lakes system. Lake Erie is a vital freshwater resource that supports diverse aquatic life and provides drinking water for millions. The advanced treatment at Haskins WWTP helps reduce nutrient pollution, which is crucial for mitigating harmful algal blooms that threaten the lake's ecological health.