Hocking Co Haydenville WWTP - Secondary Treatment Plant in Hocking County, Ohio

Hocking Co Haydenville WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Hocking County, Ohio, United States. The plant serves a small population of 290 residents in the rural community of Haydenville and surrounding areas within Hocking County. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required under the U.S. Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater facilities. Secondary treatment typically involves biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids. The plant's designed capacity is 87.06 million gallons per year, and it discharges 121.13 million gallons per year, indicating it operates above its design capacity. The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways within the Hocking River watershed, which ultimately drains into the Ohio River and then the Mississippi River system. The plant plays a role in protecting water quality in the region, supporting aquatic life and downstream ecosystems.

The plant discharges into the Hocking River watershed, which flows into the Ohio River and eventually the Mississippi River. The region features mixed forest and agricultural land use, and the receiving waters support diverse aquatic species. Proper treatment helps prevent nutrient pollution and maintains ecological balance in the watershed.