Overview
Lake Erie Utilities Burgandy Bay WWTP is an advanced treatment plant serving 250 people in Middle Bass, Ohio. It discharges treated wastewater near Lake Erie, supporting local water quality.
Lake Erie Utilities Burgandy Bay WWTP is located in Middle Bass, Ohio, on the shores of Lake Erie. The plant serves a small population of 250 residents in the Burgundy Bay area, providing advanced wastewater treatment for this lakeside community. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, which go beyond secondary treatment to remove nutrients and other pollutants. With a designed capacity of 234.69 cubic meters per day and a discharge volume of 113.56 cubic meters per day, the facility operates well within its capacity. As a US plant, it operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency. The treated effluent is discharged into Lake Erie, part of the Great Lakes system, which ultimately drains into the Atlantic Ocean via the St. Lawrence River. Lake Erie is ecologically sensitive due to issues like harmful algal blooms and nutrient pollution, making advanced treatment crucial for protecting aquatic life and drinking water sources.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into Lake Erie, the shallowest and most biologically productive of the Great Lakes. Lake Erie's western basin, where Middle Bass is located, is particularly sensitive to nutrient inputs that can fuel algal blooms. The lake drains via the Niagara River into Lake Ontario and then the St. Lawrence River to the Atlantic Ocean. The advanced treatment helps reduce phosphorus and nitrogen loads, supporting the lake's ecological health and recreational uses.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at 799 Pleasant Place, Burgundy Bay, Middle Bass, Ohio, on the shores of Lake Erie in Ottawa County.
The plant serves a small community of 250 residents in the Burgundy Bay area of Middle Bass Island.
The plant discharges treated effluent into Lake Erie, which is part of the Great Lakes system. The advanced treatment ensures high-quality effluent to protect the lake's ecosystem.
As a US facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated by an NPDES permit issued by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency, which sets limits on pollutants in the discharge.
Small plants like this often use advanced treatment to meet strict discharge standards, especially when discharging to sensitive water bodies like Lake Erie. Technologies may include extended aeration, sequencing batch reactors, or membrane bioreactors.
Nearby plants