Highland Co Rolling Acres WWTP - Hillsboro, Ohio Advanced Wastewater Treatment

Highland Co Rolling Acres WWTP is a wastewater treatment facility located in Hillsboro, Ohio, within the United States. It serves a small population of 101 people, reflecting its role as a local-scale treatment plant in a rural or suburban setting. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, ensuring a high level of pollutant removal before discharge. With a designed capacity of 37.85 units and a discharge volume matching that figure, the facility operates at full capacity. Under the US Clean Water Act, such plants are regulated through the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program, which sets effluent limits to protect water quality. The treated effluent is discharged into a local water body, likely a stream or river within the Ohio River basin. The plant's advanced treatment helps safeguard downstream aquatic ecosystems and supports the overall health of the watershed.

The plant discharges into a local water body that eventually drains into the Ohio River, a major tributary of the Mississippi River. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides drinking water for millions. Advanced treatment at this plant helps minimize nutrient and pollutant loading, protecting downstream habitats and recreational uses.