Overview
Highland Co Southwest WWTP in Mowrystown, Ohio, provides advanced wastewater treatment for a small community. The plant discharges treated water into local waterways, supporting environmental health in the region.
Highland Co Southwest WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Mowrystown, Highland County, Ohio. Serving a population of approximately 862 residents, the plant plays a key role in managing wastewater for this rural community in the southwestern part of the county. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, ensuring a high level of pollutant removal before discharge. With a designed capacity of 359.61 thousand gallons per day and an average daily flow of 302.83 thousand gallons, it operates efficiently to meet local needs. 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, which set strict effluent limits to protect water quality. The treated effluent is discharged into nearby streams that drain into the Ohio River basin, ultimately reaching the Mississippi River and the Gulf of Mexico. This discharge supports the ecological health of local waterways, providing essential flow and maintaining habitat for aquatic species in the region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local streams within the Ohio River watershed, which flows into the Mississippi River and then the Gulf of Mexico. This region supports diverse aquatic life, including fish and macroinvertebrates, and the advanced treatment helps minimize nutrient loading and protect downstream water quality. The surrounding area is primarily agricultural, so the plant's effective treatment is crucial for preventing eutrophication and maintaining the ecological balance of receiving waters.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on West Main Street in Mowrystown, Whiteoak Township, Highland County, Ohio, United States.
The plant serves a population of approximately 862 residents in the Mowrystown area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local streams that are part of the Ohio River watershed, which ultimately drains into the Mississippi River and the Gulf of Mexico.
As a US facility, the plant 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.
The plant provides advanced treatment, which goes beyond secondary treatment to remove additional nutrients and pollutants, ensuring high-quality effluent.
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