Jefferson Co Barber s Hollow WWTP - Richmond, Ohio Wastewater Treatment

Jefferson Co Barber s Hollow WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located on SR 43 in Richmond, Jefferson County, Ohio. It serves a population of about 4,008 people, placing it in the small-to-medium agglomeration category under U.S. regulatory frameworks. As a U.S. facility, the plant operates under the Clean Water Act, with National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency. These permits set effluent limits to protect water quality. Plants of this scale typically employ secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids. The treated effluent is discharged to a receiving water body that ultimately drains into the Ohio River, a major tributary of the Mississippi River system. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides drinking water for millions downstream. The plant's operation helps maintain water quality in local streams and contributes to the ecological health of the broader Ohio River basin.

The plant discharges into local streams that flow into the Ohio River, which then joins the Mississippi River and empties into the Gulf of Mexico. This watershed is ecologically significant, supporting a variety of fish and wildlife species. The Ohio River basin is a critical migratory corridor and provides habitat for numerous aquatic organisms. Proper wastewater treatment is essential to prevent nutrient pollution and protect downstream ecosystems.