Overview
Lawrence Co Farmview Estates WWTP in Burlington, Ohio, provides advanced wastewater treatment for a small community of 158 people, discharging treated water into the local watershed.
Lawrence Co Farmview Estates WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Burlington, Lawrence County, Ohio. Serving a population of approximately 158 residents, this plant is part of the region's infrastructure for managing domestic wastewater in a rural setting. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, ensuring a high level of pollutant removal before discharge. With a designed capacity of 94.64 cubic meters per day and a current discharge volume of 37.85 cubic meters per day, it operates well within its capacity. As a US facility, it is subject to the Clean Water Act and likely operates under an NPDES permit issued by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency, which sets effluent limits to protect water quality. The treated effluent is discharged into a local waterway that ultimately drains into the Ohio River basin. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides drinking water for downstream communities. The advanced treatment level helps minimize nutrient and contaminant loading, contributing to the ecological health of the receiving waters.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a tributary of the Ohio River, which flows into the Mississippi River and eventually the Gulf of Mexico. The local watershed supports a mix of forested and agricultural land, with sensitive aquatic habitats for fish and macroinvertebrates. Advanced treatment reduces the risk of eutrophication and protects downstream water quality.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at 14 Alley 1, Lockdale, Burlington, Lawrence County, Ohio, United States.
The plant serves a population of approximately 158 residents in the Farmview Estates area of Burlington.
The plant uses advanced treatment processes to remove pollutants before discharging treated water into the local watershed.
As a US facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act and is likely permitted through the Ohio EPA's NPDES program, which sets discharge limits to protect water quality.
Small plants in Ohio often use advanced treatment to meet strict effluent limits, especially if discharging to sensitive waters. This plant's advanced treatment aligns with best practices for small communities.
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