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

The Kingston WWTP and Sewer System is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Kingston, Pickaway County, Ohio. Serving a population of approximately 1,032, the plant provides advanced treatment to protect local water quality. Its designed capacity is 757.08 thousand cubic meters per year, with an actual discharge volume of 681.37 thousand cubic meters annually. As a U.S. facility, the plant operates under the Clean Water Act, which requires NPDES permits for discharges. Advanced treatment goes beyond secondary standards, typically including nutrient removal to address sensitive watershed concerns. The plant's scale places it in the small community category, where regulatory requirements balance cost and environmental protection. The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that drain into the Ohio River basin, ultimately reaching the Mississippi River and the Gulf of Mexico. The plant plays a key role in maintaining water quality in the region, supporting aquatic life and downstream ecosystems.

The plant discharges into tributaries of the Scioto River, which flows into the Ohio River and then the Mississippi River to the Gulf of Mexico. This watershed supports diverse aquatic species and is an important migratory corridor. Advanced treatment helps reduce nutrient loading, which is critical for preventing hypoxia in the Gulf of Mexico.