Overview
Johnstown WWTP and Sewer System serves 3,440 residents in Johnstown, Ohio. The plant discharges treated wastewater into local waterways within the Licking River watershed.
The Johnstown WWTP and Sewer System is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Johnstown, Ohio, serving a population of approximately 3,440. The plant is situated in Monroe Township, Licking County, and is part of the region's public sanitation infrastructure. As a small agglomeration under US EPA regulations, the plant operates under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program, which sets effluent limits based on water quality standards. Facilities of this scale typically employ secondary treatment to meet Clean Water Act requirements. The plant's treated effluent discharges into local streams that flow into the Licking River, a tributary of the Muskingum River, which ultimately drains into the Ohio River. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides drinking water for downstream communities.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Licking River watershed, which flows into the Muskingum River and then the Ohio River. This region supports a variety of fish and macroinvertebrate species, and the plant's discharge must comply with state water quality standards to protect aquatic habitats and downstream uses.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on Mink Street in Johnstown, Monroe Township, Licking County, Ohio, United States.
The plant serves approximately 3,440 residents in the Johnstown area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local streams that are part of the Licking River watershed, which flows into the Muskingum River and ultimately the Ohio River.
The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act, with discharge regulated through an NPDES permit issued by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency.
For a small community of this size, secondary treatment is standard under the Clean Water Act, which typically includes biological treatment to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
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