Lakengren WWTP and Sewer System, Preble County, Ohio | Wastewater Treatment Plant

Lakengren WWTP and Sewer System is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Preble County, Ohio, United States. The plant serves a population of approximately 2,800 residents, placing it in the small community category under US regulatory standards. As a US-based facility, the plant operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency. For small communities, typical treatment includes secondary treatment or equivalent, with disinfection where required to protect receiving waters. The plant discharges to local waterways within the Great Miami River watershed, which ultimately drains to the Ohio River and then the Mississippi River system. The receiving waters support aquatic life and are used for recreation and drinking water downstream, making proper treatment essential for regional water quality.

The plant discharges into the Great Miami River basin, which flows southwest to the Ohio River. This watershed supports diverse aquatic habitats and provides drinking water for downstream communities. The Ohio River is a major tributary of the Mississippi River, and its water quality affects ecosystems across multiple states.