Laurelville WWTP and Sewers - Advanced Wastewater Treatment in Hocking County, Ohio

Laurelville WWTP and Sewers is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Salt Creek Township, Hocking County, Ohio. The facility serves a small population of approximately 904 residents and operates with advanced treatment processes to ensure high-quality effluent. The plant has a designed capacity of 757.08 million gallons per year and currently discharges 227.13 million gallons annually. As an advanced treatment facility, it goes beyond secondary treatment to remove nutrients and other pollutants, meeting stringent standards under the U.S. Clean Water Act. The plant is regulated by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (Ohio EPA) through a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit. The treated effluent is discharged into local streams that are part of the Scioto River watershed, which ultimately drains into the Ohio River. The plant plays a key role in protecting water quality in this inland region, supporting aquatic life and downstream ecosystems.

The plant discharges into tributaries of the Scioto River, which flows into the Ohio River, a major tributary of the Mississippi River. The Scioto River watershed supports diverse aquatic habitats and is important for regional biodiversity. The advanced treatment helps reduce nutrient loading, protecting downstream water quality in the Ohio River basin.