Knox Co Little Jelloway Creek WWTP - Howard, Ohio Wastewater Treatment Plant

Knox Co Little Jelloway Creek WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Howard, Knox County, Ohio. It serves a small population of approximately 1,650 residents, reflecting its role as a local-scale treatment plant in a rural setting. As a small agglomeration in the United States, the plant operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting. Facilities of this scale typically employ secondary treatment to meet effluent standards. The plant discharges into the Little Jelloway Creek, a tributary of the Kokosing River, which flows into the Muskingum River and ultimately the Ohio River. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides recreational opportunities for the region.

The plant discharges into Little Jelloway Creek, which flows into the Kokosing River, part of the Muskingum River basin. The Muskingum River drains into the Ohio River, a major tributary of the Mississippi River. The watershed supports diverse aquatic habitats and is important for local biodiversity, including fish species such as smallmouth bass and sunfish. The plant's discharge must meet state water quality standards to protect these downstream ecosystems.