Kalida WWTP and Sewer System - Advanced Wastewater Treatment in Kalida, Ohio

Kalida WWTP and Sewer System is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Kalida, Ohio, serving a population of about 1,031 residents. The plant is situated in Putnam County and operates as part of the community's essential infrastructure. The facility provides advanced treatment, which goes beyond secondary treatment to remove additional nutrients and contaminants. With a designed capacity of 757.08 cubic meters per day and a current discharge volume of 454.25 cubic meters per day, the plant operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Clean Water Act, which requires National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits for such discharges. The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Maumee River basin and then into Lake Erie. This makes the plant's advanced treatment particularly important for protecting the lake's water quality and reducing nutrient loading that can contribute to harmful algal blooms.

The plant discharges into tributaries of the Maumee River, which flows into Lake Erie, part of the Great Lakes system. Lake Erie is ecologically sensitive to nutrient pollution, and advanced treatment helps reduce phosphorus and nitrogen loads that can cause algal blooms. The surrounding watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is an important resource for recreation and drinking water.