Overview
Hubbard WWTP and Sewer System serves approximately 7,218 residents in Hubbard, Ohio. The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act and EPA NPDES permitting framework.
The Hubbard WWTP and Sewer System is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Hubbard, Trumbull County, Ohio. It serves a population of around 7,218 people, placing it in the small-to-medium agglomeration category for US wastewater infrastructure. As a US facility, the plant operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency. The plant discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Mahoning River and then the Beaver River, part of the Ohio River basin. This river system supports diverse aquatic life and provides drinking water for downstream communities, making proper treatment essential for regional water quality.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent enters the Mahoning River watershed, which flows into the Beaver River and then the Ohio River. This river system is an important ecological corridor in northeastern Ohio, supporting fish populations and riparian habitats. Downstream waters are used for recreation and municipal supply, so nutrient and pathogen control from wastewater is critical to maintaining water quality in the basin.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on Elmwood Drive in Holly Hill, Hubbard, Trumbull County, Ohio, United States.
The plant serves approximately 7,218 residents in the Hubbard area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, which flows into the Mahoning River and ultimately the Ohio River basin.
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.
For small-to-medium communities in Ohio, secondary treatment is standard under the Clean Water Act, often involving biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
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