Lancaster Upper Hocking WWTP, Lancaster

Overview

Lancaster Upper Hocking WWTP serves approximately 16,897 people in Lancaster, Ohio, as part of the municipal wastewater infrastructure. The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act framework.

Lancaster Upper Hocking WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Lancaster, Ohio, serving a population of about 16,897 residents. The plant is situated in Fairfield County and is part of the region's wastewater management infrastructure. As a US-based facility, the plant operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting. For a plant serving a medium-sized agglomeration of this scale, secondary treatment is typically required, with possible additional nutrient removal depending on the receiving water body's sensitivity. The plant discharges into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Ohio River basin. The Ohio River is a major tributary of the Mississippi River, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing drinking water for millions downstream. The plant's operations are critical for protecting water quality in this important regional waterway.

Environmental context

The plant discharges into the Hocking River watershed, which flows into the Ohio River and eventually the Mississippi River. The Ohio River supports a variety of fish species and is a vital migratory corridor for aquatic life. The plant's treatment processes help maintain water quality in this ecologically significant basin.

Frequently asked questions

The plant is located on Camp Ground Road Northwest in Lancaster, Ohio, within Fairfield County, United States.

The plant serves approximately 16,897 residents in the Lancaster area.

The plant discharges treated effluent into the Hocking River watershed, which flows into the Ohio River and ultimately the Mississippi River.

As a US facility, the plant operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated via an NPDES permit issued by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency.

For a medium-sized agglomeration of this scale, secondary treatment is standard, often including biological processes and disinfection, with possible nutrient removal if the receiving water body is sensitive.