Overview
Holmesville WWTP and Sewers is an advanced treatment plant serving 440 people in Holmes County, Ohio. It discharges 189.27 m³/day of treated wastewater into the local watershed.
Holmesville WWTP and Sewers is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Holmes County, Ohio, serving a small population of 440 residents. The plant is situated on Millersburg Road and operates as part of the region's water infrastructure. The facility employs advanced treatment processes, which go beyond secondary treatment to remove nutrients and other pollutants. With a designed capacity of 359.61 m³/day and a current discharge volume of 189.27 m³/day, the plant operates well within its capacity. Under the U.S. Clean Water Act, such facilities are regulated through National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency. The treated effluent is discharged into a nearby water body that ultimately drains into the Ohio River basin. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides drinking water for downstream communities. The plant's advanced treatment helps protect water quality in this ecologically sensitive region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a tributary of the Killbuck Creek, which flows into the Walhonding River and then the Muskingum River, part of the Ohio River basin. This watershed supports a variety of fish and macroinvertebrate species and is an important migratory corridor for birds. The advanced treatment helps minimize nutrient loading, protecting downstream aquatic habitats.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on Millersburg Road in Holmes County, Ohio, United States.
The plant serves a population of 440 residents in the Holmesville area.
The treated wastewater is discharged into a local tributary that flows into Killbuck Creek, part of the Ohio River basin.
The plant provides advanced treatment, which includes nutrient removal beyond secondary treatment standards.
As a U.S. facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated by an NPDES permit issued by the Ohio EPA, ensuring compliance with discharge limits.
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