Leesburg WWTP and Sewer System - Advanced Wastewater Treatment in Leesburg, Ohio

Leesburg WWTP and Sewer System is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located at 224 Pavey Avenue in Leesburg, Ohio. Serving a population of approximately 1,528 residents, the plant provides advanced treatment to ensure high-quality effluent before discharge. The facility is part of the community's essential infrastructure, managing wastewater from residential sources in this small Ohio village. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, which go beyond secondary treatment to remove nutrients and other pollutants. With a designed capacity of 1,514.16 cubic meters per day and a current discharge volume of 511.03 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, ensuring compliance with federal and state water quality standards. The treated effluent from Leesburg WWTP is discharged into local streams that are part of the Ohio River basin. The Ohio River ultimately drains into the Mississippi River and then the Gulf of Mexico. The advanced treatment helps protect downstream aquatic ecosystems and supports the ecological health of the region's waterways, which are important for biodiversity and recreational use.

The plant discharges into local tributaries of the Ohio River, which flows into the Mississippi River and eventually the Gulf of Mexico. The Ohio River basin supports diverse aquatic life and is a critical migratory corridor for fish species. Advanced treatment at this facility helps reduce nutrient loading, protecting downstream water quality and minimizing the risk of algal blooms in receiving waters.